Ethical Dupes
9 ethical dupes for Kumon Let's Spell & Write Activity Book Set (Ages 5-7, 4-Book Bundle)
Same kind of product · Comparable ethics score · Same or lower price tier · Books & Media. Picked from our independently scored catalogue.
Kumon Publishing North America
Kumon Let's Spell & Write Activity Book Set (Ages 5-7, 4-Book Bundle)Original: $$ · ethics 55/100
The picks
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An LGBTQ+ and feminist-owned subscription service curating high-quality children's books that feature underrepresented characters and diverse family structures.
A socially responsible bookselling giant that utilizes a 'for-profit social enterprise' model to fund global literacy and provide a second life for used books.
A monthly book subscription service dedicated to intersectional feminism, gender neutrality, and diverse representation in children's literature, using sustainably sourced paper materials.
A definitive guide to the climate crisis curated by Greta Thunberg, printed on responsibly sourced paper with a focus on systemic global change.
Green Building Press
The Hempcrete Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Building with Hemp-Lime (Audible Audiobook – Unabridged)
$$A practical, deeply researched audiobook on sustainable construction using hempcrete, narrated by the author and produced on 100% recycled-paper packaging with FSC-certified materials, supporting regenerative agriculture and carbon-negative building methods.
A guide to Danish comfort from Penguin Random House’s UK division, which holds B Corp status and follows strict social responsibility guidelines.
An innovative packaging solution from Estonia using mycelium and hemp to create home-compostable protective mailers for books.
Written by Meik Wiking, this book explores global happiness through a sustainably produced edition from a major publisher committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.
A quintessential guide to Danish comfort printed on responsibly sourced paper by a publisher committed to carbon neutrality.
Side by side
Certifications are as recorded on each listing; check the scheme's own directory for current scope.
| Product | Price tier | Ethics score | Certifications the original lacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumon Let's Spell & Write Activity Book Set (Ages 5-7, 4-Book Bundle)Kumon Publishing North America · original | $$ | 55/100 | — |
| Children's Book SubscriptionOurShelves | $$ | 94/100 | B Corp, FSC Certified |
| The World of Better Books SubscriptionBetter World Books | $ | 94/100 | B Corp, FSC Certified |
| Children's Book SubscriptionLittle Feminist | $$ | 94/100 | FSC Certified, Women-Owned |
| The Climate BookPenguin Press | $$ | 92/100 | FSC Certified, Climate Neutral |
| The Hempcrete Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Building with Hemp-Lime (Audible Audiobook – Unabridged)Green Building Press | $$ | 88/100 | FSC Certified, Climate Neutral, 1% for the Planet |
| The Little Book of HyggePenguin Life | $$ | 88/100 | B Corp, FSC Certified, Climate Neutral |
| Biodegradable Mushroom-Based Book Mailer (Set of 5)Magnum NT | $ | 88/100 | Cradle to Cradle, FSC Certified |
| The Little Book of LykkePenguin Random House | $ | 78/100 | FSC Certified, PETA Approved, Climate Neutral |
| The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy LivingHarperCollins | $$ | 72/100 | FSC Certified, Climate Neutral |
Same kind of product
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Comparable ethics
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