Although Method Home is known for their environmentally-friendly household cleaning products, their dedication to resource preservation throughout the production process is not as widely recognized. Situated in the historic Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South side, the exterior of their soap factory, called the Soapbox, is covered in an array of brightly colored awnings that call to mind their colorful soap bottles.

The most notable features on the outside of their facility are the massive 230 ft. wind turbine and solar panels, which provide clean energy for manufacturing, bottling, and distribution. Continuing with their green business practices inside the facility, Method recently purchased two Bramidan 60″ balers to support their recycling goals.

Method’s Soapbox holds an impressive LEED-Platinum certified status. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building certification program. We recently spoke with Austin Simpson, Method’s Environment Health and Safety lead for the Soapbox, about the positive impact Bramidan’s mill size balers have had on their Midwestern facility.