Comments on: Method vs. Seventh Generation – let the battle begin!

By: terra

terra — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:00:07 +0000

Someone mentioned that they like 7th Gen because they don’t sell at WalMart. I know it’s cool to hate WalMart, and I don’t shop there (and I tell everyone else to not shop there). However, don’t we want to make environmentally responsible products available to everyone? The goal should be to spread the goodness as much as we can to the people who might possibly buy it. WalMart has no conscience, but it’s customers might.

I love Method because their cool designs make eco-friendly products appeal to everyone. I’m going to try 7th Gen next, and looking forward to it! It’s great to finally have some options in environmentally responsible products.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:23:31 +0000

I have switched to using 7th Gen. products over Method because Method uses artificial fragrances and colors. Yes, they are FDC approved, but I don’t trust that coal-tar based coloring agents are safe to use. I remember all too well the issue around red dye #5 being safe one day and not safe the next.

My question to Method is, why do you have to color your window cleaner a bright blue? Who cares what color it is, I think it does a great job but can do without the artificial color and strong artificial smell. Why can’t you use essential oils for fragrance instead? If you really do care about the environment and human health then you need to leave out the artificial ingredients!

I have noticed that they have launched a “Go Naked” line that does not have coloring or fragrance added to it, but not all products are available in that line.

I’m a firm supporter of 7th Generation!

By: Alotta Errata

Alotta Errata — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:45:45 +0000

I used to be a Method user and while I agree they should release their ingredients, I still think that they are doing something very very right: they have branded their product and located it in the market in such a way that it is attractive and accessible to even non-green consumers. It pops off the shelf, it has sass and style, and itgot me to buy it way back when I wasn’t thinking about the consequences of my actions.

Now that I’m more aware of the different options I have I do choose seventh generation because of their open and forthcoming policy in regards to ingredients and practices. Still, if for some reason I can’t find seventh generation at my local grocery I know I can pop over to target and grab some Method.

By: david

david — Wed, 16 May 2007 06:44:09 +0000

Andrea, I have been in contact with them and they will send you ingredients if you call them. They just have not put them on the packaging yet ( I don’t know why). But they do have that info available to customers if they ask for it. Good luck!