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Is Method ethical?

Good with caveats
78/100 EthiCompare ethics score · 1 scored product

Mostly — Method scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.

Evidence table for Method
CheckStatusEvidence
Cruelty-freeverifiedAt least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification.
Vegan optionsunverifiedWe have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Sells in mainland ChinaunverifiedWe have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.
Third-party certifiedverifiedWe record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Certificationson fileCradle to Cradle, Leaping Bunny, Cruelty-Free

Scored with our public methodology.

Verified ethical brand

Method at a glance

Method offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Home & Cleaning, with an average ethics score of 78/10 and recurring certifications including Cradle to Cradle, Leaping Bunny, Cruelty-Free.

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Ethics avg 78 1 product Price $
Method

Standards & certifications

Verified credentials appearing across Method's product range.

Cradle to Cradle ×1Leaping Bunny ×1Cruelty-Free ×1

Ethics breakdown

Average scores across our scoring pillars.

  • Animal Welfare90/10
  • Environment85/10
  • Transparency82/10
  • Labor75/10
  • Sourcing70/10

Categories covered

Where Method shows up across our directory.

  • Home & Cleaning1

What reviewers highlight

Strengths mentioned most often across Method's products.

  • ✓Best accessibility for mid-range budgets
  • ✓Excellent for technical wicking fabrics
  • ✓Low packaging-to-product ratio

Sustainability commitments

"Bottles are made from 50% recycled plastic (PCR) and are fully recyclable. Manufactured in a LEED-certified 'Southside Soapbox' factory in Chicago."

Products from Method

Method 8X Laundry Detergent Refill System
Cradle to CradleLeaping BunnyCruelty-Free
4.5 (12,500)

A mainstream powerhouse that surprisingly holds a high Cradle to Cradle certification, offering a concentrated formula that minimizes water transport and plastic waste.

Common questions about Method

Is Method cruelty-free?+

Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of Method's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.

How does Method score overall?+

Method averages 78/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.

Who owns Method?+

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 Method?+

Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.