Is Better Life ethical and cruelty-free?
Mixed — Better Life clears 2 of 4 ethics signals and fails 1, so it depends which issue matters most to you.
Better Life is a US-based, family-owned brand specializing in plant-derived, biodegradable household cleaning products that are free from harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances, and animal testing. The brand is generally recognized for its strong environmental ethos and transparency, though it operates without major third-party certifications.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny; no animal testing conducted or commissioned.
Vegan optionsunverified
Not all products are labeled vegan; some may contain animal-derived enzymes. Most products are plant-based.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedflagged
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
Public pledges: Biodegradable ingredients, concentrated formulas, recyclable packaging, and some refill options.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-10-10.
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Is Better Life ethical? FAQs
Is Better Life cruelty-free?+
Certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny; no animal testing conducted or commissioned.
Does Better Life have vegan products?+
Not all products are labeled vegan; some may contain animal-derived enzymes. Most products are plant-based.
Does Better Life sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Better Life's ethics score?+
Better Life averages —/100 across 0 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Better Life?+
See our full list of ethical alternatives to Better Life for better-scoring options in the same categories.