Through the daily act of washing, you will eventually free the clean, white, ceramic birds inside - potent symbols of restoration and recovery. The soap is shaped to be cradled in your hand and is a powerful representation of all creatures affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster.
The soaps are made with natural, locally sourced ingredients: biodiesel glycerin, fair trade olive oil, aloe, activated black charcoal, and a light cypress scent - reminiscent of Louisianan bayous. They are made by the amazing Emily Manger Davis of Sweet Olive Soap Works, a third generation soapmaker from New Orleans.
10% of profits go to environmental cleanup and care for affected animals of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster, $28,210 donated to date. (Gulf Restoration Network & International Bird Rescue)
This is the launch product of the company that I founded, Goods that Matter, proud to be the first Benefit Corporation in the state of Louisiana. These lovely BirdSoaps make wonderful gifts, which give back to many and are available here.
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BirdProject originated as images of abstract black birds which I could not shake from my mind while living in Brooklyn and watching the oil spill occur from afar. Living so far away and feeling so helpless, I was compelled to find a way in which I could do something to help the BP oil spill disaster (2010) in the Gulf of Mexico.
Having never been to the area, I travelled to New Orleans to ensure that I would create the project appropriately. After visiting the city I met so many wonderful people and so many incredible things occurred I found it impossible to leave NOLA! Funded initially on kickstarter and so many things currently underway.
Press has included: Springwise, Ecouterre, Coastal Living, the Huffington Post, National Geographic, GOOD, Fast Company, People, Whole Living, the New Zealand Herald, Kickstarter Blog, TBD, & Audubon Magazine - please see the Matter press page for all the info.
+ Please visit the Goods that Matter site for more info and to see all of our products for Social Change.
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