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MINISTRY OF SOAP
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our mission
is simple
To create sustainable soap
in Somerset, England with minimal
impact on the environment.
MINISTRY OF SOAP
LAUNCHING AUTUMN
our mission
is simple
We aim to become the authority on British-made sustainable soap
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We are very excited to be introducing our new sister company.
As a company we are looking at becoming sustainable as quickly as possible and manufacturing as close to home as often as possible. While we make changes within The Somerset Toiletry Company to ensure we are as environmentally sustainable as possible, the Ministry of Soap as a start up is able to meet our goals and commitments to sustainability from its inception. We are committed to making the highest quality soap along with ensuring we do no harm to the planet and only contribute to our planet in a positive way.
150g soap bar
British-made
Sustainable
Soap
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Vegetable-based soap using responsibly sourced segregated palm oil (RSPO), fully traceable where there is no risk to endangered species, such as orangutans or 100% palm-free coconut oil.
Natural
Hemp bags
Discover vegetable soap bars presented in natural fabrics such as cotton and hemp. Handy little bags to be reused, easily recycled, or even composted.
Hand-wrapped and hand-finished packaging, which is recyclable, compostable and contains recycled content where possible.
Cruelty-free
Certified soaps
Suitable for vegetarians & registered by The Vegan Society.
Triple-milled soap
Made in
Somerset
Minimising our carbon footprint and engaging our local community.
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made fragrance
blended by expert perfumers and formulated in-house using natural ingredients such as shea butter. blended by expert perfumers and formulated in-house using natural ingredients such as shea butter.
What is
palm oil?
Palm oil is an extremely versatile and efficient oil, with health benefits including vitamin E. The world’s most used oil, it’s found in many everyday food, household and cosmetic items. The vegetable oil is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree, either by squeezing the fleshy fruit or crushing kernels and stones. The majority (85%) of the worlds plantations are found in Indonesia & Malaysia.
Why is it so
controversial?
A highly debated subject with much media attention in recent years, palm oil production has been linked to deforestation – destroying biodiverse habitats (of endangered species such as Orangutans, pygmy elephants and Sumatran rhinos and tigers), exploitation of native communities, and ultimately climate change.
Why not
boycott Palm oil?
Simply boycotting palm is not the answer, as switching to alternatives would mean a far greater impact on the environment (requiring up to 10 x more land for crops such as soy). This would also have a negative impact on the emerging economies and smallholder farmers, who depend on palm oil for their livelihood.
What is RSPO (segregated)?
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, formed in 2004 certifies palm oil production by setting best practice and sourcing standards. The palm oil used in Ministry of Soap is segregated, which means it is fully traceable from only two locations in the Solomon Islands and Papa New Guinea. Our supplier works with small-holders providing them with support to improve their yield using sustainable methods. They also provide employment, housing, education and medical facilities for local communities via the NBPOL foundation. The plantations that our palm oil is produced in, pose no risk to endangered species such as orangutans, tigers and elephants.