Mandate
We're a small business from Toronto, Canada. We're tattooer owned and we want to transform tattooing into a sustainable industry.
As a diverse team - 50% of Good Judy is queer owned - we believe inclusion and mutual respect is vital in the fight to protect our planet. The average person is not responsible for this climate emergency but it will take all of us to fix it. We want to keep pushing the boundaries of what is considered the status-quo and we appreciate you taking an interest in our mission!
We approach problems with an open mind and a genuine desire to find the most equitable solution by using curiosity instead of fear. That curious attitude also fills us with a deep sense of responsibility to be knowledgeable and honest about our products. Knowing what goes into them and conveying that to our clients is paramount. We may not have 100% of the answers all the time but we are committed to learning, growing and bettering our business as well as ourselves.
Our six commitments for building Good Judy as a leader in the eco-business are:
- Sustainable products
This means offering a line of products that have the least amount of environmental impact on our planet.
- Affordable pricing
Our competitive pricing model matches market rates for standard petroleum-based plastic products. .
- Industry innovation
We never commit to one specific manufacturer to encourage continuous innovation within the industry. We’re constantly searching out companies that produce more sustainable versions of our product line.
- Local manufacturing
We are proud to offer products made in Europe. We also offer products made in Canada and America but acknowledge that we also sell products made in China and other parts of Asia. Our goal is to continue to make things as close to home as possible to reduce shipping emissions.
- Improved composting
From city to city, industrial compost facilities drastically differ. By investing in and using compostable products we are demanding that governments create the infrastructure to handle these materials and ban traditional plastic.
- Certifications
We currently adhere to the rules and regulations of the science driven organizations that confirm products are, in fact, compostable and/or biodegradable (see our “certified” tab for a full list). We are committed to always using products that are certified by official third-party organizations.