Business can be a force for good. When Dr. Bronner’s soap company wanted a more ethical source for coconut oil and there were no options available, it decided to create its own. A sister company called Serendipol in Sri Lanka was born. The company supports Sri Lankan farm workers, oil manufacturers, families, and communities who work with them while providing a critical ingredient for Dr. Bronner’s soaps.
Start your own company when you can’t find fair trade, organic coconut oil
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