Is Klean Kanteen ethical?
RecommendedYes — Klean Kanteen scores 92.5/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral |
Scored with our public methodology.
Klean Kanteen at a glance
Klean Kanteen offers 2 products on EthiCompare across Sports & Fitness, Kitchen & Dining, with an average ethics score of 92.5/10 and recurring certifications including B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral.
Is Klean Kanteen ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Klean Kanteen's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare97/10
- Environment94.5/10
- Labor92.5/10
- Transparency91.5/10
- Sourcing89.5/10
Categories covered
Where Klean Kanteen shows up across our directory.
- Sports & Fitness1
- Kitchen & Dining1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Klean Kanteen's products.
- ✓Keeps ice frozen for days
- ✓Made from 90% recycled steel
- ✓Extremely rugged and drop-resistant
- ✓Superior heat retention for a canister
- ✓No plastic-to-food contact
- ✓Extremely durable and dent-resistant
Range at a glance
How consistent Klean Kanteen is across everything we have scored.
2
products scored
89–96
ethics score range
100%
carry a certification
$ / $$$
price tiers
| Product | Category | Price | Ethics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klean Kanteen TKWide 32oz | Sports & Fitness | $ | 96 |
| Klean Kanteen TKCanister (Fragrance-Free Seal) | Kitchen & Dining | $$$ | 89 |
Sustainability commitments
"90% recycled steel construction; 1% of sales donated to environmental causes; plastic-free packaging."
"90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel used in new models; brand is Climate Neutral certified."
Products from Klean Kanteen
A versatile, vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottle made from 90% recycled steel by a family-owned B Corp.
A high-performance insulated food canister from a B Corp that avoids the plastic odors and leaching common in budget containers—ideal for small-space food prep.
Common questions about Klean Kanteen
Is Klean Kanteen cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Klean Kanteen's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Klean Kanteen score overall?+
Klean Kanteen averages 92.5/100 across the 2 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Klean Kanteen?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Klean Kanteen?+
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