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Attributions, Methods, and Inspirations

In this section, we cover some details regarding how Boycott Buddy was created. To provide some background, Boycott Buddy is the follow up project to FuckNestlé.art, a Nestlé boycott tool launched in 2023. This tool was widely used and shared, and people asked for a more detailed and broad project to document and help people avoid mega-corps — hence leading to the creation of Boycott Buddy.

Attributions

Boycott Buddy is designed and developed by Zachary Jordan. The logo design was created by Eugene Kim. Brands and corrections are reported from around the world by users of the site. Icons are provided by HeroIcons.

Methods

Boycott Buddy would not be possible without the public contributions made by thousands of committed people from around the world to document the crimes and companies of mega-corporations. To form our database, Boycott Buddy surveys and combines existing open source lists. The early stages often begin with crowdsourced lists such as those available on Wikipedia.

We then visit corporation websites, which often avoid offering a clear and easy to browse list, and fill in missing companies. From here, we browse other public information such as community posts, online company databases (such as barcode lists), and news of recent acquisitions or sales.

Once we have collected as much information as is publicly available as possible, we then vet our list and confirm that it is as up to date as can be achieved before categorizing. This is a continuous process and one that we rely on the community to support with. To fill out our database over time, we provide a mechanism to our users to report missing companies, which are then also verified and added. The result we are pursuing is a growing list that evolves over time to document the current status of these companies.

This process is handled manually by our team and people who offer to help with the project. AI technologies, such as those offered by Open AI, are sometimes used to assist with the copywriting process but is not involved in brand discovery.

Some brands may be missing from our list. All views are my own and do not represent my employer or anybody else.

Inspirations

The initial project that inspired the precursor to this one (FuckNestlé.art) is a project called PeopleCott by Charles Stover. It's sadly no longer active, but I'll include a link to it here in case it ever comes back.

Edit July 2024: I just noticed PeopleCott is back, so the link actually should be working again. Thanks Charles!

I'm also inspired by long history of successful boycotts against mega corporations — let's continue this tradition of pressuring some of the most powerful organizations on Earth to do better by their consumers and our shared planet!

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WHY BOYCOTT P&G?

Procter & Gamble (P&G), while a dominant force in the global market, faces serious ethical criticisms. The company has been linked to human rights violations, extensive environmental damage, and the abhorrent use of child slave labor in its production processes.

These are not mere business issues; they are critical ethical failures that impact vulnerable populations and the environment profoundly. In response to these grave concerns, a boycott of P&G is proposed. This action is intended to pressure the company into adopting responsible and humane business practices. Click on an issue to explore further.

Human rights

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has been implicated in serious human rights violations in its palm oil supply chains, particularly in Malaysia. An investigation highlighted that to produce palm oil for P&G, FGV, one of their suppliers, relies on migrant workers recruited by human traffickers. hese workers face deplorable conditions: their passports are often withheld, they are overcharged for necessities, and their freedom of movement is restricted. This situation amounts to modern-day slavery conditions. The palm oil harvested under these conditions is used in well-known P&G products like Head & Shoulders, Pantene, and Herbal Essences shampoos. A relevant petition can be found here. Child labor

Despite facing sanctions and criticism, P&G continues to source from suppliers involved in these unethical practices. An Associated Press investigation revealed that P&G's palm oil suppliers in Malaysia use forced labor and other exploitative labor practices. This not only casts a shadow over P&G's commitment to human rights but also raises concerns about the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility initiatives in preventing such abuses. Other major brands have dropped FGV due to these concerns, yet P&G has not followed suit, thereby sending a worrying message about its priorities regarding human rights and ethical sourcing.

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Climate damage

Child labor