All brands
Head-to-head

Allbirds vs Karst

An independent side-by-side ethics comparison of Allbirds and Karst across certifications, average sustainability score and product range.

Allbirds

90.7/100 avg ethics

13 products tracked

Certifications

B CorpFSC CertifiedClimate NeutralRegenerative Organic1% for the PlanetZQRX MerinoOEKO-TEXRegenerative Organic Certified
View Allbirds profile →

Karst

Higher score

93.3/100 avg ethics

3 products tracked

Certifications

B CorpCradle to CradleClimate Neutral1% for the Planet
View Karst profile →

Top Allbirds products

Women's Tree Dasher 2
94Excellent
B CorpFSC CertifiedClimate NeutralRegenerative Organic
4.6 (4,200)

A high-performance running shoe made from eucalyptus tree fibers and sugarcane-based foam, prioritizing carbon neutrality and renewable materials.

Classic Tree Runners
94Excellent
B CorpFSC CertifiedClimate Neutral1% for the Planet
4.8 (15,420)

An eco-engineered sneaker made from responsibly sourced eucalyptus tree fibers. Renowned for comfort and a carbon-neutral footprint, these shoes represent the pinnacle of regenerative material science in footwear.

Women's Tree Dashers 2
94Excellent
B CorpFSC CertifiedClimate Neutral1% for the Planet+1 more
4.6 (1,450)

A high-performance running shoe crafted from carbon-neutral eucalyptus fiber and sugarcane-based foam, optimized for workouts and everyday wear.

Tree Runners

Allbirds

Tree Runners

$$
92Excellent
B CorpFSC CertifiedClimate NeutralRegenerative Organic
4.8 (18,500)

A breathable, carbon-neutral everyday sneaker made from FSC-certified eucalyptus tree fiber and sugarcane-based EVA foam.

Cloudway Bio-Based Running Shoe
92Excellent
B CorpFSC CertifiedClimate NeutralRegenerative Organic
4.7 (12,400)

A carbon-neutral performance running shoe made from eucalyptus fiber and sugarcane-based foam.

Tree Dashers 2

Allbirds

Tree Dashers 2

$$$
92Excellent
B CorpFSC CertifiedClimate NeutralOEKO-TEX
4.8 (3,420)

A high-performance running shoe built with eucalyptus fiber and sugarcane-based foam. Allbirds leads the industry in carbon labeling and material transparency.

Top Karst products

The A5 Notebook
94Excellent
B CorpCradle to Cradle
4.6 (1,250)

Revolutionary 'stone paper' notebooks made without water, trees, or bleach, providing a waterproof and tear-resistant writing surface.

Eco-Friendly A5 Hardcover Notebook
B CorpCradle to CradleClimate Neutral
4.7 (1,240)

A revolutionary tree-free notebook made from repurposed calcium carbonate (stone) instead of wood pulp, using significantly less water and energy in production.

Soft Cover A5 Notebook
92Excellent
B Corp1% for the PlanetClimate Neutral
4.7 (1,240)

A revolutionary waterproof notebook made entirely from recycled stone waste instead of trees, utilizing zero water or bleach during production.

Frequently asked: Allbirds vs Karst

Which is more ethical, Allbirds or Karst?+

Karst scores higher on independent ethics scoring: Allbirds averages 90.7/100 vs Karst at 93.3/100.

Which has more certifications?+

Allbirds appears with 9 verified certifications (B Corp, FSC Certified, Climate Neutral, Regenerative Organic, 1% for the Planet). Karst appears with 4 (B Corp, Cradle to Cradle, Climate Neutral, 1% for the Planet).

Are these scores independent?+

Yes. Both brands are scored by the same methodology — never paid placement. See our methodology page for the weighting.