Is Putumayo World Music ethical?
RecommendedYes — Putumayo World Music scores 88/100 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 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | FSC Certified, Global Recycled Standard, Vegan |
Scored with our public methodology.
Putumayo World Music at a glance
Putumayo World Music offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Books & Media, with an average ethics score of 88/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, Global Recycled Standard, Vegan.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Putumayo World Music's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Labor95/10
- Transparency90/10
- Environment88/10
- Sourcing85/10
Categories covered
Where Putumayo World Music shows up across our directory.
- Books & Media1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Putumayo World Music's products.
- ✓Stunning visual aesthetic for display
- ✓Direct financial support for minority artists
- ✓Low carbon footprint for a plastic-heavy industry
Sustainability commitments
"Zero-waste pressing process; eliminates the need for virgin plastic production."
Products from Putumayo World Music
A curated 3-LP vinyl set featuring Latina and Indigenous artists, pressed on 100% recycled 'Eco-Mix' vinyl with fair-trade artist royalties.
Common questions about Putumayo World Music
Is Putumayo World Music cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Putumayo World Music's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Putumayo World Music score overall?+
Putumayo World Music averages 88/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Putumayo World Music?+
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 Putumayo World Music?+
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