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How to Build a Waterless Skincare Routine

Posted on by Ivy Pepin — 8 Comments ↓
Waterless skincare Switching to waterless skincare could be the best thing for your winter skin—and the planet. Have you ever checked the ingredients list of your favorite cleanser, moisturizer, or shampoo? Chances are, the very first ingredient is Aqua… water. Turns out…

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Flipping the Switch: Badger Goes Solar!

Posted on by Badger Balm — 2 Comments ↓
Badger goes solar! In a little patch of New Hampshire woods, hundreds of trees are hard at work, soaking up sunlight and transforming it into energy. Now, they aren’t the only ones catching the rays. Here at Badger, we strive to imitate the…

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Solving the Problem of Plastic Packaging: An Imperfect Path to Lessening Waste

Posted on by Badger Balm — 26 Comments ↓
The topic of plastic packaging is a tough one. Especially when you sell products in plastic. Find out what steps we’re taking to change this!

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Planting Seeds of Change

Posted on by Caity Stuart — 60 Comments ↓
planting seeds by hand Did you know that during WWII, about 40% of all American produce was grown in residential backyards? These gardens were so successful in bringing community members together that they are now making a comeback. In fact, today’s Climate Victory Gardens are helping to reverse Climate Change. Find out how you can be a part of the movement!

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Badger Beeswax Candle

Posted on by Badger Balm — 6 Comments ↓
Did you know this candle is helping to reduce our production waste? At the end of each body care production run, we use food-grade organic oils to flush the lines. The resulting oils and waxes or “gleanings” are then added to organic beeswax and citronella essential oil to make this clean-burning, all natural outdoor candle.

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Heal the World: An Earth Day Story

Posted on by Jess Baum — 2 Comments ↓
Do you ever feel like recycling isn’t enough? In the quest to reverse climate change, harm reduction alone is not enough – we must also focus on healing damage already done. Badger is leveraging the power of regenerative agriculture to tackle climate change from the ground up. Read on to learn more!

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Reef Safe Sunscreens: Is Your Sunscreen Safe For Coral?

Posted on by Chris Hamilton — 2 Comments ↓
reef safe sunscreen badger The topic of reef-friendly or reef-safe sunscreens has been getting a lot of press lately. New science continues to emerge and coral-dependent communities, including Hawaii and Palau, are passing laws banning certain types of sunscreen chemicals. At Badger it’s important…

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Happy 23rd Birthday, Badger: A Founder’s Story

Posted on by Badger Bill — 14 Comments ↓
Starting a new business isn’t for the faint of heart. But, twenty-three years ago, our founder Bill Whyte took a fantastic leap of faith, embarking on a journey without any idea of how it would end, knowing only that he…

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