An independent side-by-side ethics comparison of Karst and Onyx + Blue across certifications, average sustainability score and product range.
93.3/100 avg ethics
3 products tracked
Certifications
82/100 avg ethics
1 products tracked
Certifications

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

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

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

A 2-pack of black ink pens featuring a barrel made from sustainably harvested bamboo, significantly reducing plastic waste in the office.
Karst scores higher on independent ethics scoring: Karst averages 93.3/100 vs Onyx + Blue at 82/100.
Karst appears with 4 verified certifications (B Corp, Cradle to Cradle, Climate Neutral, 1% for the Planet). Onyx + Blue appears with 2 (FSC Certified, Vegan).
Yes. Both brands are scored by the same methodology — never paid placement. See our methodology page for the weighting.