Is The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) ethical?
RecommendedYes — The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) scores 92/100 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 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | FSC Certified, 1% for the Planet |
Scored with our public methodology.
The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) at a glance
The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Arts & Crafts, with an average ethics score of 92/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, 1% for the Planet.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria)'s product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Labor98/10
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Transparency90/10
- Sourcing88/10
- Environment85/10
Categories covered
Where The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria)'s products.
- ✓Supports employment for people with disabilities
- ✓High-quality, non-mulesed wool
- ✓Beautiful, giftable plastic-free packaging
- ✓Clear, large-print instructions perfect for mature eyes
Sustainability commitments
"The foam mat is made from recycled industrial offcuts, and the packaging is 100% plastic-free and FSC-certified."
Products from The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria)
The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria)
Luxury Wool Roving Needle Felting Kit - Coastal Collection
$$A premium, Canadian-made needle felting kit produced through a social enterprise that provides meaningful employment for neurodivergent adults and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Common questions about The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria)
Is The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria)'s scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) score overall?+
The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria) averages 92/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns The Bear & The Rat (via The General Store - Victoria)?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
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