Claims
- Biodegradable formulas
- Recycled ocean plastic packaging on select products
- LEED-certified manufacturing facility (South Side Soapbox, Chicago)
Transparency
Method discloses formula philosophy and packaging sourcing on its site; full ingredient-level disclosure is less granular than Seventh Generation's.
Materials
- Plant and mineral-derived cleaning agents
- Post-consumer recycled and ocean-bound plastic packaging on flagship lines
Certifications
- B Corporation
- Cradle to Cradle on select products
Sourcing
Ownership passed from private equity-backed SC Johnson-adjacent structure to full SC Johnson ownership in 2023; parent-company sourcing standards now apply.
Packaging
Notable use of recycled ocean plastic in flagship bottles, a genuinely distinctive packaging claim in the category.
End of Life
Bottles are designed to be recyclable where local programs accept the plastic types used; program availability varies by region.
Limitations
- Ocean plastic packaging claims apply to specific product lines, not the full catalog.
- Ingredient-level transparency is weaker than brand messaging implies.
Overall Assessment
Strong on packaging innovation and design; evidence on ingredient-level impact is thinner than the brand's marketing suggests.