Method Products (branded as method) is a San Francisco-based corporation which produces non-toxic, biodegradable natural cleaning supplies with a focus on minimalist product design. Among the company's first products was an hourglass-shaped bottle of dish soap, designed by Karim Rashid.[1] The company was founded in 2001 by Eric Ryan, a designer and marketer, and Adam Lowry, a chemical engineer.[2][3] In 2006, Inc. magazine named Method the 7th fastest-growing private company in the United States.[4] Method has gained recognition for its commitment to sustainability, including taking innovative steps to measure and reduce its carbon footprint.[5]