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Regenerative Agriculture: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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Regenerative Agriculture: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

We at Dr. Bronner’s have become students of regenerative agriculture in our quest to produce our raw materials in both an ecological and socially sustainable way, working with farming communities around the world. We helped design and launch the Regenerative Organic Certified® standard and have transitioned our certified organic and fair trade supply chains to comply with Regenerative Organic Certified® standards. Regenerative farming takes the approach of farming in nature’s image, where ecosystems like forests regenerate without synthetic inputs.Continue Reading

A Call to Action: Protect the Orcas and Save Ourselves!

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coextinction film A Call to Action: Protect the Orcas and Save Ourselves!

Dr. Bronner’s is honored to be a key partner of Coextinction, the emotional and action-packed documentary film that co-directors Gloria Pancrazi and Elena Jean created to inspire action and create change in the race to stop the extinction crisis in its tracks. We urge you to read Gloria Pancrazi’s heartfelt call to action and then watch Coextinction!Continue Reading

In Ivory Coast, Women Do 70% of Cocoa Work but Earn Just 20%. KANY Women’s Co-op Is Bridging This Income Gap.

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kany In Ivory Coast, Women Do 70% of Cocoa Work but Earn Just 20%. KANY Women’s Co-op Is Bridging This Income Gap.

In Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), women provide almost 70% of the labor on cocoa farms yet receive only 20% of the income. KANY Scoops, Dr. Bronner’s primary cocoa supplier, is committed to addressing this disparity (KANY means "light" in Akan). This cooperative stands out for its focus on empowering women in cocoa farming, ensuring the crucial contributions of women are acknowledged and valued.Continue Reading

Rest in Peace & Power, Wayne Kramer

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wayne kramer Rest in Peace & Power, Wayne Kramer

Dr. Bronner’s connected with legendary musician Wayne Kramer in 2016 when preparing to launch Sisters & Brothers, a record featuring historic recordings of Dr. Bronner’s founder Emanuel Bronner. Like Emanuel, Wayne was an influence in the counterculture generation of the 60s and 70s, the period when our soaps and the All-One message began to resonate and gain mass appeal.Continue Reading

Dr. Bronner’s Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza and an End to U.S. Aid for This War

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Dr. Bronner’s Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza and an End to U.S. Aid for This War

We at Dr. Bronner’s have friends, family, and business partners in Israel and Palestine. We source our olive oil primarily from Palestinian farmers in the West Bank through Canaan Fair Trade, as well as from the Palestinian-Israeli Sindyanna project, and the Yoshra family farm in Israel. Combining olive oil in our soaps from Muslim, Jewish and Christian farmers in the Holy Land honors our founder Emanuel Bronner’s vision of a peaceful world united across different ethnicities and faiths. Our hearts... Continue Reading

Bridging Trauma and Healing: A Journey through Psychedelic Therapist Training

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maps Bridging Trauma and Healing: A Journey through Psychedelic Therapist Training

The MDMA-assisted therapy education program in Sarajevo has served as a beacon of hope and healing for people who've experienced past traumas of war and other conflicts. As practitioners from diverse backgrounds came together to learn and share, they demonstrated the potential for transformation and reconciliation, even in the face of deep-seated historical wounds.Continue Reading

The Importance of Group Healing with Psychedelic Medicines and How Massachusetts Gets it Right

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The Importance of Group Healing with Psychedelic Medicines and How Massachusetts Gets it Right

Group therapy is much more cost-efficient, as well as arguably more effective, for short and long-term mental health. The mutual support and camaraderie, as well as accountability, in a group healing context is the antidote to depression, isolation, and disconnection.Continue Reading

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