Is Obvious State ethical?
RecommendedYes — Obvious State scores 95/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 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 | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | FSC Certified, 1% for the Planet, GOTS |
Scored with our public methodology.
Obvious State at a glance
Obvious State offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Books & Media, with an average ethics score of 95/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, 1% for the Planet, GOTS.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Obvious State's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Sourcing98/10
- Environment96/10
- Labor95/10
- Transparency94/10
Categories covered
Where Obvious State shows up across our directory.
- Books & Media1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Obvious State's products.
- ✓Luxurious recycled paper
- ✓Durable hemp cover
- ✓Supports queer creators
Sustainability commitments
"Zero-plastic packaging and minimal shipping waste."
Products from Obvious State
A premium, literary-inspired journal made from sustainable hemp and recycled fibers, designed for the conscious urban writer.
Common questions about Obvious State
Is Obvious State cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Obvious State's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Obvious State score overall?+
Obvious State averages 95/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Obvious State?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Obvious State?+
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