Yes — Kakurei scores 94/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 2 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | verified | Certified vegan products appear in this brand's range. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Global Recycled Standard, FSC Certified, Climate Neutral, Vegan |
Scored with our public methodology.
Kakurei offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Books & Media, with an average ethics score of 94/10 and recurring certifications including Global Recycled Standard, FSC Certified, Climate Neutral.
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"Hemp requires 50% less water than cotton and grows without pesticides. The journal’s paper is made at a mill using 100% renewable hydroelectricity. Kakurei is Climate Neutral certified and offsets 110% of logistics emissions. The product is plastic-free and ships in compostable mailers."
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Kakurei
A premium, refillable A5 dot-grid journal made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and hemp-fiber cover, designed for the 9-to-5 professional. Produced in Japan under living-wage manufacturing, carbon-neutral shipping, and Global Recycled Standard certification. Amazon Best Seller in Planners & Journals with 4.7 stars and rising demand in Q4 2024.
"The Kakurei Hemp Journal delivers on every ethical promise: recycled paper, living-wage workshop, carbon-negative shipping, and a stunning design. It's our top pick for office professionals."
Hemp Fiber Office Journal & Planner – A5 Dot Grid, Recycled Hemp Cover, 240 Pages, Undated"I've tested hundreds of notebooks. The Kakurei hemp paper handles fountain pen ink remarkably well – minimal feathering, no bleed-through, and a pleasant tooth that slows down my writing. The cover is a standout."
Hemp Fiber Office Journal & Planner – A5 Dot Grid, Recycled Hemp Cover, 240 Pages, Undated"Hemp cover, recycled paper, plastic-free, and made in Japan with fair wages – this is one of the most ethically sound journals on the market. It's not cheap, but it's built to last."
Hemp Fiber Office Journal & Planner – A5 Dot Grid, Recycled Hemp Cover, 240 Pages, UndatedNo EthiCompare member reviews yet — open any product to write the first one.
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Kakurei's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
Kakurei averages 94/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
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