Sustainability manufacturing

built to make a difference 

method set out to rethink not just what it makes, but how and where it makes it. that ambition came to life in method's South Side Soapbox, a Chicago facility designed from the ground up with more responsible production, reduced environmental impact, and the surrounding community in mind.

LEED-ing the way

to push its circular economy ambitions further, method built its South Side Soapbox to be LEED-Platinum Certified. the facility is designed to use less energy and reduce its carbon impact. onsite wind and solar help cut method's reliance on non-renewable energy by more than 50%.

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TRUE Zero

Waste Certified

method maintains and implements a Waste Diversion Program, certified through TRUE Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI). each year, method audits the waste it generates to uncover new opportunities, improve how materials are managed, and keep pushing toward less waste.

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built for the community

method prioritizes hiring from the five zip codes surrounding its South Side Soapbox and supports continued development in Pullman, Chicago. method partners with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations to support South Side residents.