An independent side-by-side ethics comparison of Cotopaxi and Onyx and Green across certifications, average sustainability score and product range.
92.3/100 avg ethics
12 products tracked
Certifications
81.8/100 avg ethics
12 products tracked
Certifications

A one-of-a-kind travel pack made entirely from remnant fabric, ensuring no two bags are alike while keeping high-quality materials out of landfills.

A colorful, highly sustainable backpack made from 100% remnant fabric, ensuring no two bags are exactly alike while keeping waste out of landfills.

A rugged, travel-ready backpack built by a certified B Corp known for their 'Gear for Good' mission and rigorous fair labor standards.

A versatile, adventure-ready backpack made from 100% recycled materials in Fair Trade Certified factories. Cotopaxi’s B Corp status and 'Gear for Good' mission ensure every purchase supports poverty alleviation and responsible manufacturing.

An exceptionally durable, weather-resistant roller bag made from 100% recycled materials and produced under fair labor conditions.

A versatile adventure pack made from 100% recycled materials by a brand committed to poverty alleviation and fair labor.

A unique alternative to cedar pencils, these are made from rolled recycled newspapers and feature HB #2 graphite.

Crafted from one of the world's most sustainable plants, this bamboo paper notebook offers a tree-free alternative for stationery enthusiasts.

A sustainable writing instrument featuring a barrel made from renewable bamboo and recycled plastic components, offering a biodegradable alternative to plastic pens.

An innovative notebook made from wheat straw, an agricultural byproduct that would otherwise be burned. This notebook offers a smooth writing surface while actively reducing agricultural waste and preserving forests.

Onyx and Green's bamboo gel pens offer a renewable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic pen. By utilizing fast-growing, FSC-certified bamboo for the barrel and soy-based inks, these pens significantly reduce the presence of virgin plastics in the office environment while maintaining a sleek, professional aesthetic.

Sustainable ballpoint pens featuring a barrel made from renewable bamboo and recycled plastic components, offering a low-impact writing experience.
Cotopaxi scores higher on independent ethics scoring: Cotopaxi averages 92.3/100 vs Onyx and Green at 81.8/100.
Cotopaxi appears with 5 verified certifications (B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral, Fair Trade). Onyx and Green appears with 8 (PETA Approved, FSC Certified, Global Recycled Standard, Vegan, 1% for the Planet).
Yes. Both brands are scored by the same methodology — never paid placement. See our methodology page for the weighting.