Is Sun Joe ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — Sun Joe scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 1 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| 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 | USDA Organic, Non-GMO, 1% for the Planet |
Scored with our public methodology.
Sun Joe at a glance
Sun Joe offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Garden & Outdoors, with an average ethics score of 78/10 and recurring certifications including USDA Organic, Non-GMO, 1% for the Planet.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Sun Joe's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Environment88/10
- Transparency85/10
- Sourcing82/10
- Labor75/10
- Animal Welfare60/10
Categories covered
Where Sun Joe shows up across our directory.
- Garden & Outdoors1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Sun Joe's products.
- ✓Safe for pets and kids
- ✓Organic certified ingredients
- ✓Improves soil structure over time
- ✓Easy hose-end attachment
Sustainability commitments
"Sun Joe uses recycled plastic for their 32oz concentrate bottles and sources fish byproducts from sustainable fisheries to prevent waste."
Products from Sun Joe
A high-performance, plant-based liquid fertilizer designed for eco-conscious homeowners who want a lush lawn without synthetic chemical runoff. This formula utilizes organic ocean fish and seaweed to bolster soil micro-biology.
Common questions about Sun Joe
Is Sun Joe cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Sun Joe's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Sun Joe score overall?+
Sun Joe averages 78/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Sun Joe?+
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 Sun Joe?+
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