Is Polywood ethical and cruelty-free?

90.7/100 EthiCompare ethics score

Yes — Polywood scores 90.7/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.

The evidence, signal by signal

Cruelty-freeunverified

No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.

Vegan optionsunverified

We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.

Sells in mainland Chinaunverified

We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.

Third-party certifiedverified

We record 6 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

Scored with our public methodology.

Polywood products we score

Classic Adirondack Chair
92Excellent
B CorpFSC Certified
4.8 (12,400)

An iconic outdoor chair manufactured in the USA using 'lumber' made from landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastic. Polywood is a pioneer in sustainable patio furniture.

Recycled Plastic Adirondack Chair
Global Recycled StandardCradle to Cradle1% for the Planet
4.8 (8,450)

An iconic outdoor chair made from landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastic, designed to withstand extreme weather for decades without maintenance.

Classic Outdoor Adirondack Chair
88Excellent
B CorpClimate NeutralFSC Certified
4.8 (12,450)

A circular economy staple made from ocean-bound and landfill-bound recycled plastics, offering extreme durability with a low carbon footprint.

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Is Polywood ethical? FAQs

Is Polywood cruelty-free?+

No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.

Does Polywood have vegan products?+

We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.

Does Polywood sell in mainland China?+

We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.

What is Polywood's ethics score?+

Polywood averages 90.7/100 across 3 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.

What are the best alternatives to Polywood?+

See our full list of ethical alternatives to Polywood for better-scoring options in the same categories.