Is Method ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — Method scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| 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 | Cradle to Cradle, Leaping Bunny, Cruelty-Free |
Scored with our public methodology.
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.
Is Method ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Method's product range.
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
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.