Did you know that each year, around 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the beauty industry? While these figures are slowly deteriorating as the sustainable movement takes more shape year on year, we must remember: it’s not just about the changes just a brand makes to their products, but also people being more eco-conscious in their consumption. As we enter this new year, it has actually never been easier to make sustainable swaps to your beauty... Continue Reading
Did you know that it takes one tampon longer to deteriorate than the lifespan of the woman who wears it for just a matter of hours? And on average, one woman will wear up to 11,000 single-use tampons in her lifetime so that’s almost 200kg of waste ending up in landfill or beaches. As one of the least obvious and spoken about sources of single-use plastic, the figures surrounding period products can seem shocking but from simple swaps to long... Continue Reading
With Christmas now just weeks away, we wanted to remind you that having a sustainable festive season is as important as ever. That’s why Lisa Bronner has pulled together her best tips on how to go all out for Christmas whilst keeping things green. From opting for an eco-tree and decorating it sustainably, to cleaning the kitchen post-Christmas dinner in a planet friendly manner… Tip one: eat local and cut back on festive food waste! Most root vegetable winter favourites... Continue Reading
Supporting eco-conscious brands this Christmas has never been more important, and better yet, it’s never been easier. Every swap this festive season, however big or small, will help to make a positive impact on our environment. So, here is some inspiration for the Dr. Bronner’s gifts that will make your loved ones feel special this season without costing the earth. Peppermint Range – RRP from £3.75, available on www.drbronner.co.uk Go candy cane crazy this Christmas with our Peppermint Range. Cooling,... Continue Reading
13th November marks World Kindness Day, and after the past couple of years and the #BeKind movement, its safe to say that we could all use a little more kindness in our lives! We are incredibly proud to support some fantastic organisations in the UK that are dedicated to helping the welfare of others, animals and the environment. We asked our three All-One partners what kindness meant to them, and think they came up with some fantastic answers that we... Continue Reading
While one of the most enjoyable holidays of the year for some, Halloween can be expensive, wasteful and harmful to the planet. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are some simple yet eerie-sistable tips on how to avoid the environmental cost of the spookiest season… Use Liquid Castile Soap to Wash your Pumpkin The most important part of Halloween: Pumpkin Carving. First things first, buying pumpkins in an ethical way. For the lowest carbon footprint, head to a local... Continue Reading
While a proper hand wash with soap and water should be your go-to, a good hand sanitiser when you are out and about can give you the same results. And as we’re entering this new normality and are mostly back on-the-go, we all need a dependable substitute for those times when we don’t have soap and water handy. Enter: Dr. Bronner’s Hand Hygiene Spray! A great way to disinfect between hand washes, our Hand Hygiene Sprays are available in two... Continue Reading
Did you know that our 18-in-1 Castile Liquid Soaps can do just about everything that Sal Suds can? While our castile soap is primarily designed for the body, the simple blend of oil means it can clean other things just as well. Its perfect for general household cleaning (dishes, floors, laundry, etc.) and it cleans and rinses with exceptional power, yet it is mild and gentle on the skin. Use our castile soap household hacks cheat sheet to using your... Continue Reading
Organic, cruelty free, Fair Trade… lots of these terms are thrown around when talking about our food and beauty products, and it can be hard to know if these things really are what they say, or if they have been subject to ‘Green Washing’ – a new term which sees big companies using environmentally friendly terminology to lull customers into thinking their products are greener than they actually are. Lisa Bronner says “I count myself among the trusting, but there... Continue Reading
With many stars opening up about their sometimes controversial hygiene habits, here at Dr. Bronner’s, we are certainly in #TeamWash! Whilst we’re not here to judge anyone, we can understand how having a busy family life as well as juggling other things can make bath time seem like a chore. So, we are here to provide some easy freshen up tips for families. With certified organic and fair-trade ingredients, our Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap works for the whole... Continue Reading