Is Behrens ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Behrens scores 88/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 2 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Behrens is a family-owned manufacturing company specializing in steel storage and compost bins, distinguished by strong sustainability commitments including Cradle to Cradle and FSC certifications, with no major ethical controversies on record.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeunverified
Behrens does not conduct or commission animal testing on any products.
Vegan optionsunverified
All steel products are inherently vegan; no animal-derived materials are used.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Commits to manufacturing with 100% recycled steel, local American production to reduce transportation emissions, and offers take-back recycling programs.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-08-26.
Behrens products we score
A rust-resistant, silver-zinc galvanized steel compost bin manufactured in the USA, designed to last a lifetime and eliminate plastic waste in the garden.
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Is Behrens ethical? FAQs
Is Behrens cruelty-free?+
Behrens does not conduct or commission animal testing on any products.
Does Behrens have vegan products?+
All steel products are inherently vegan; no animal-derived materials are used.
Does Behrens sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Behrens's ethics score?+
Behrens averages 88/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Behrens?+
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