Method Year in Review 2019

Each year we like to take the time to look back and see how far we've come as a scaling company. Each year we're blown away and 2019 was no different, we couldn't have done it without our amazing and committed team, customers and supporters.

Being a mission lead organisation, we see our customers success as our success and each piece of recycling captured is another step towards a more sustainable future and present.

December

Recycled Materials Used

In our first full year of incorporating recycled materials in our bins we utilised over 26,000 Kilograms of NZ Recycled PP in our bins!

Method Bins on Coronation Street

This just in, you will soon see Method’s bins in the refurbished underworld on Coronation Street!

New HQ

It was bittersweet as we left the Method Wellington HQ on Allen Street, we moved in with 6 and now almost twenty of us reside in the CBD.

BCorp

The word for this year is impactful. Becoming a Certified B Corporation is so meaningful to Method as a whole. We’ve always been led by our and being verified by the experts in their field fills us with confidence to continue on our path. Finishing with a score of 93.4 was really the cherry on top.

November

Deloitte Fast 50

Method was named 15th on the Deloitte Fast 50 Index with 302% growth. This is a massive achievement for all of our teams, but particularly our remote workers in Australia and the UK.

NZIBA

For the second year running we were highly commended in the Best Emerging Business category at the New Zealand International Business Awards. Sitting alongside other amazing Kiwi businesses.

October

Fastest growing manufacturer

Method was recognised as the fastest-growing manufacturer in the Lower North Island at the Regional Deloitte awards.

August

Big Business Making a Big Difference

Coca-Cola Amatil announced that by the end of 2019 all of their plastic bottles under a litre and all water bottles will be made from 100% recycled materials. Our Co-founder and CEO Steven Korner spoke on a panel about the circular economy in NZ and we see the impact large organisations have the opportunity to make.

June

Method on The Telegraph

Method was invited to speak to the Telegraph Business Reporter about the power of beautiful bins to change recycling behaviours. If you haven't seen it yet you can watch us here.

May

Aussie Bins

Finalist at the Australian Endeavour Awards for Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year.

March

Beautiful Bins in Beautiful Spaces

We began working with The Office Group to help them roll out beautiful bins across all of their London spaces.

January

Recycled Recycling Bins

Our first run of bins made from at least 50% recycled materials hit the streets and become a part of the team in organisations around the world.

International bins

Another year where our beautiful bins have made their way across the seas to organisations committed to making a difference. Including the Philippines, New York, Thailand, Canada and Jersy Island!