Continued rapid deforestation is one of our planet’s most concerning environmental and social problems. It is closely related to all other such challenges: global climate change, loss of habitat and species, destruction of soil, and economic and social uprooting of human communities. Table of Contents What Is Deforestation? What’s Driving It? What Attempts Have Been Made to Stop Global Deforestation? How Dr. Bronner’s Addresses the Risk of Deforestation in Sourcing Our Products What Is Deforestation? What’s Driving It? Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees from a forest. By area, m ..read more

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility! First created in 2010 to uplift trans people, community, stories of joy, triumph, and survival in the face of great adversity, the day also highlights ways that trans people are still living in oppression and struggling for full equality. As part of our ongoing All-One mission we at Dr. Bronner’s are proud to be supporting organizations that are trans-led and dedicated to trans-specific liberation on the local and national level.  The visibility of trans people has grown so much in the past few years—this is something to celebrate! Trans peo ..read more

A circular economy is a setup where we share, lease, reuse, fix, spruce up, and recycle materials and products to keep them going for as long as we can instead of just throwing them away. We’re committed to a zero waste-to-landfill philosophy, meaning that more than 90% of waste is diverted from landfills by recycling, composting, and repurposing materials no longer needed. We invite you to join us on our journey to zero waste! Shift toward systems that extract less, share more! Convert farms to Regenerative Organic Agriculture! Make recycling more effective, make refill stations more availabl ..read more

Dr. Bronner’s Remembers Prison Reform Activist, Legendary Musician, and All-One Changemaker. Photo Credit: Jim Newberry / Facebook We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Wayne Kramer (April 30, 1948 – February 2, 2024), a dear friend and activist partner of our company. We are holding his wife Margaret and son Francis in our hearts and sending love to all who cared about him. Thank you, Wayne, for all your partnership and all your work for a more just world. Dr. Bronner’s connected with Wayne and Margaret Kramer in 2016 when we were preparing to launch Sisters & Brothers, a rec ..read more

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 Strauss 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 broke in the wake of the gruesome Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas where 1,200 people were murdered and ..read more

In October, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) facilitated an MDMA-assisted therapy education program in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program brought together 55 attendees from diverse backgrounds, with nearly 40 participants hailing from regions subjected to centuries of conflict, creating a unique environment for learning, healing, and reconciliation. Participants hailed from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Serbia, Poland, Israel, Lebanon, Armenia, and the Czech Republic, reflecting a truly global community committed to mental health and trauma recover ..read more

Peppermint Holiday Magic! Looking for the perfect holiday recipe to satisfy the dietary restrictions & picky eaters in your family? This peppermint fudge may just do the trick – using all organic, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients. This recipe’s simple ingredients also make this a perfect treat for sharing with kids! Holiday fudge has always been my favorite treat this time of year. The indulgence of smooth & creamy fudge melting in your mouth is just perfect for the cozy winter holiday season. For maximum chocolatey goodness, I like to pair this recipe with our Spiced Magic Hot Choco ..read more

Dr. Bronner’s Supporting Organizations in the UK Working for a Better World Dr. Bronner’s is proud to announce its partners in the All-One UK Initiative for 2023. All-One UK is a chapter of our All-One International Initiative that ensures mission-aligned advocacy is supported by the markets where we sell our products outside of the United States. Through this initiative, Dr. Bronner’s markets can donate a minimum of 1% of sales from the previous year to a range of local advocacy organizations working across the intersections of social justice, animal protection, and environmental sustainabili ..read more

For well over a decade, Lisa Bronner (granddaughter of Dr. Bronner) has been listening to customers’ frequently asked questions about how to live a low-tox life, how to discern labels in the home and body care aisles, and much more. In Soap & Soul, Lisa breaks down everything you need to know about Dr. Bronner’s products, green living, and using non-toxic cleaners to simplify your body and home care routines. While sharing the science behind green living, Lisa also takes you on the personal journeys that led to her practical discoveries. Soap & Soul, A Practical Guide to Minding You ..read more

Juneteenth commemorates the approximate day when the last enslaved persons were set free in America. The news of the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 did not reach all folks in bondage overnight, and some slavemasters even withheld the information until after harvest season. Galveston, Texas was the last place the news of Freedom and the passage of the 13th amendment was shared as Federal troops came and read general Order number 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” As we celebrate Juneteent ..read more