06.28.24
Method has made a large step towards sustainability by making all its clear plastic bottles from recycled recovered coastal plastic, sourced through a partnership between SC Johnson and Plastic Bank.
To date, SC Johnson and Plastic Bank have recovered the equivalent of 3 billion bottles that are recycled and turned into consumer product packaging.
The recycled recovered coastal plastic is only used in PET bottles in North America. Recycled recovered coastal plastic is not used in bottle triggers or closures or in Stain + Odor Treatment.
In 2012, Method first introduced recycled recovered coastal plastic into limited edition hand soap and dish soap bottles. The brand is advancing its sustainable packaging by utilizing more recycled recovered coastal plastic across several home cleaning, hand soap, and specialty cleaner products.
Recycled recovered coastal plastic is plastic that has been collected on land, within 31 miles of the coast, to stop it from ending up in the ocean or a landfill.
Products made with 100% recycled recovered plastic bottles are found in the U.S. and Canada and include:
- Gel hand wash
- Foaming hand wash
- All-purpose cleaner
- Foaming tub + tile cleaner
- Laundry detergent
Method plans to expand its use of recycled recovered coastal plastics in the future by updating its gel and foaming hand wash refill bottles later this year.
David Katz, Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, said,
"Our partnership with SC Johnson is more than just a collaboration; it's a rallying call to businesses worldwide to step up to end poverty and stop plastic pollution. We believe that collective, incremental efforts ignite sweeping transformations. No matter how big the global waste footprint is, every step we take together for the good of our people and the planet counts. It's time for businesses to realize that authentic environmental and social impact can catalyze growth by genuinely winning the hearts of their customers."
Method also aims to cut down its plastic use by offering the all-purpose cleaner and foaming hand wash in reusable aluminum bottles with recyclable glass concentrate refills, saving 96% of plastic compared to single-use bottles.
The brand launched an industry-first, LEED Zero Waste project. This project uses renewable energy, leveraging natural light to save on electricity, using delivery trucks that run on a minimum of 20% biodiesel, using its roof to grow plants for insulation and to improve heating and cooling needs, and conserving 30 million gallons of water over five years.
Method has partnered with the Forestry Stewardship Council and the Ellen McArthur Foundation for better brand practices.
