For Immediate Release
June 10, 2019
CONTACT:
Lauren Stansbury, 402.540.1208
Lauren@drbronner.com
VISTA, CA –Dr. Bronner’s, family-owned maker of the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America, will exhibit at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 in Denver, CO in Venture Out, Booth V0151-SL. Makers of the best soap for people and planet Earth, as well as a range of other organic and fair trade body care and food products, the company will showcase its newest products for outdoor adventures and travel; and participate in two panel discussions that will showcase the company’s supply chain work and commitment to the production of environmentally responsible products.
Dr. Bronner’s Participates in “Let’s Save Our Home Planet, Together” Panel
David Bronner, Dr. Bronner’s Cosmic Engagement Officer, (CEO) will join the Regenerative Organic Alliance, Patagonia, Patagonia Provisions, Burton and Apparel Impact Institute for a conversation on the connection between supply chains and climate change. Discussion will focus on how regenerative organic agriculture supply chains are imperative to mitigating climate change, and how these pioneering brands in the outdoor retail industry are restructuring their sourcing operations to become regenerative models.
Let’s Save Our Home Planet, Together
Wednesday, June 19
Panel Conversation: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Happy Hour: 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Meeting Room 201 at the Denver Convention Center
*Media are especially invited to attend, and are encouraged to RSVPas space is limited.
Launched in Spring of 2018, Regenerative Organic Certification is a holistic agriculture certification structure that encompasses robust requirements that uphold three pillars: soil health and ecological land management, pasture-based animal welfare, and fairness for farmers and workers. It was created to model an ecological and ethical system for agricultural production that addresses the problems of factory farming, climate change, and economic injustice, locally and globally. To learn more about Regenerative Organic Certification, please visit: https://regenorganic.org.
Dr. Bronner’s Joins Fellow B Corps on “Impact Friendly Adventure” Panel
David Bronner, Dr. Bronner’s Cosmic Engagement Officer, (CEO) will join fellow B Corp companies and climate ambassadors in a discussion on how brands can reduce the environmental footprint of their products, and the consequences on the environment if they don’t. Fellow speakers include: Birgit Cameron, Managing Director of Patagonia Provisions; Rebecca Hamilton, CEO of Badger; Chanelle Sladics, CEO of Simply Straws, B Corp and POW Ambassador; and Kjersti Buaas, Olympian, B Corp Ambassador and POW Ambassador. A Climate Action Social will follow with B Lab and Protect Our Winters who will share how attendees can offset their trade show (or adventure) footprint while engaging and educating businesses, employees and customers on how to create a 1.5 degree future.
Impact Friendly Adventure
Thursday, June 20
Panel Conversation: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Climate Action Social: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The RANGER Station at the Denver Convention Center
For more information: https://bit.ly/2WBOmAS
A recipient of the “Best for the World” honor from Certified B Corp, Dr. Bronner’s achieved a score of 177.8 in 2018—the third highest overall score ever received by a Certified B Corp. The company is also 100% renewably powered through onsite solar and renewable energy certificates. As part of Dr. Bronner’s commitment to regenerative organic agriculture production of its raw materials, Dr. Bronner’s has planted 250,000+ oil and coconut palms, thereby sequestering approximately 16,000 MT of atmospheric CO2 offsetting 36% of Dr. Bronner’s 2018 Scope 3 emissions from agricultural production and processing. To learn more about Dr. Bronner’s environmental impact, as well as the company’s commitment to social justice advocacy and philanthropy, read Dr. Bronner’s All-One Report at: https://www.drbronner.com/media-center/all-one-reports/.
Dr. Bronner’s Activities at Booth V0151-SL
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market attendees are invited to visit the Dr. Bronner’s booth campsite for a fireside chat with company leadership, and share stories of their first encounter with Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap. Dr. Bronner’s is a longtime favorite of the outdoor community thanks to its biodegradable and plant-based formula as well as its diverse 18-in-1 uses. Visitors are encouraged to learn about Dr. Bronner’s new products, receive free samples, and enter to win a year’s supply of Dr. Bronner’s products. Dr. Bronner’s latest short documentary, Journey to Pavitramenthe, will be screened throughout the day to share the story of Dr. Bronner’s partners in India, who produce the organic peppermint used in the company’s soap and other products.
Dr. Bronner’s Product Highlights at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Liquid Soap has long been a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers due to its environmentally and socially responsible product attributes: biodegradable, made with fair trade and organic ingredients, vegan and cruelty free, and packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Highly concentrated, for more use per drop, Dr. Bronner’s Castile Liquid Soap has a variety of applications for cleaning both on and off the trail, including: hands and body, laundry, tents and gear, pets, fruits and vegetables, dishes and utensils, and more!
New Peppermint Organic Hand Sanitizer
Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Organic Hand Sanitizer is ideal for hygiene on the go when soap and water are not available. Must have for travel, camping, backpacking, hiking, climbing, and all other outdoor sports. Organic, Fair Trade ethyl alcohol is 99.9% effective against germs, and organic glycerin moisturizes the skin. No synthetic petrochemical thickeners. Peppermint oil rejuvenates mind and body with an uplifting scent, leaving sanitized hands and surfaces ready for the next adventure.
New Magic Balms, in Unscented and Arnica-Menthol
Dr. Bronner's Unscented Magic Balm provides instant relief and protection from wind, cold, gear, and equipment that has rubbed you raw. Soothe skin safely and simply with organic beeswax, coconut, avocado, jojoba and hemp oils. For hands and feet, elbows and knees, and all high-impact, high-friction areas, to protect and nourish skin without synthetic ingredients. Good for healing tattoos, too! Practical metal tin keeps balm contained cleanly in day packs.
Dr. Bronner's Arnica-Menthol Magic Balm is designed to soothe sore muscles and aching joints with potent blend of arnica, camphor, menthol, and peppermint oils. This balm provides organic relief for runners, climbers, bikers, yogis, paddlers, and adventure athletes of all kinds. Arnica-Menthol Magic Balm aims to rejuvenate, heal, and, moisturize skin with its formula comprised of organic beeswax, avocado, coconut, hemp, olive and jojoba oils.
New Travel Size All-One Toothpaste
Brushing your teeth with Dr. Bronner's just got better, with new All-One Toothpaste—Travel Size! For the weekend trailblazer, traveler, and overnight adventurer, in refreshing Peppermint flavor. Fluoride-free, 70% organic ingredients, vegan and free of synthetic sweeteners or artificial preservatives, Dr. Bronner's Travel Size Toothpaste is ideal for keeping teeth clean and breath fresh.
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About Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s is a family business committed to honoring the vision of founder Emanuel Bronner by making socially and environmentally responsible products of the highest quality, and by dedicating profits to help make a better world. Dr. Bronner’s commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability and progressive business practices is part of the company’s mission to put into practice the principles that inform the philosophy printed on the company’s iconic soap labels written by founder Emanuel Bronner. The company is the top-selling natural soap maker in North America and a major brand worldwide. Based on 2018 sales, a bottle of Dr. Bronner’s soap was sold, on average, every 2.2 seconds throughout the year. For further information, please visit: https://www.drbronner.com/
