Is Simple Green ethical and cruelty-free?
Mostly — Simple Green scores 79/100. It clears our bar on 3 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
Simple Green is a well-regarded brand known for its effective, non-toxic cleaning products, with a strong focus on safety and environmental responsibility, earning a solid ethical rating of 79/100 despite limited transparency in sourcing and labor practices.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Simple Green does not test on animals at any stage of product development.
Vegan optionsunverified
The Green Earth Car Wash & Wax is vegan, as it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Simple Green uses biodegradable, plant-based formulas and promotes concentrated products to reduce packaging waste.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-09-01.
Simple Green products we score
A concentrated, biodegradable car wash formula that provides a high-gloss finish without the use of harsh phosphates or polluting surfactants.
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Is Simple Green ethical? FAQs
Is Simple Green cruelty-free?+
Simple Green does not test on animals at any stage of product development.
Does Simple Green have vegan products?+
The Green Earth Car Wash & Wax is vegan, as it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Does Simple Green sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Simple Green's ethics score?+
Simple Green averages 79/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Green?+
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