Eco-Friendly Tattoo Supplies: Why You Should Make the Switch
Thinking about switching to eco-friendly tattoo supplies? Discover the top reasons tattooers worldwide are going green.
As tattoo artists, we use a lot of plastic. We often don’t stop and think about what kind of impact our consumption of these products has on our environment. The good news is, now more than ever, we are seeing tattoo artists set up with the planet in mind. We are learning that clean and safe setups can also be green. As suppliers and artists, it’s important that we take the steps in making changes that aid in the preservation of our planet rather than contributing to it’s destruction.
Amanda Hart @lurkdiggler of Control Tattoo @controltattoo in Titusville, FL using Lucky Supply Enviro Clip Cord Sleeves.
What Does Eco-Friendly Mean?
Eco-friendly means “earth-friendly”, or not harmful to the environment. When referring to products the FTC Green Guides states that for a product to be properly labeled as eco-friendly, the packaging must state why the item is environmentally responsible.
What Are the Benefits of Using Environmentally Friendly Tattoo Supplies?
We produce 300 million tons of plastic each year worldwide, half of which is for single-use items. That’s nearly equivalent to the weight of the entire human population. Outside of the reward of knowing you a making an environmentally conscious choice, below are a few benefits of making the switch to eco-friendly tattoo supplies.
Uses less energy. Reduces pollution. To manufacture eco-friendly tattoo supplies requires far less energy compared to that used in producing traditional plastics. This energy savings means it takes fewer fossil fuels and less greenhouse gas emissions.
Less waste produced. Traditional plastic ends up in landfills, where it can remain for hundreds of years, or incinerators, where it will be burned and release harmful chemicals into our environment. Alternatively, biodegradable products break down in a landfill and become completely blended back into the earth.
It won’t break the bank. We wanted to give artists the option of switching to a more eco-friendly setup without having to pay double what they are used to. We are committed to providing environmentally conscious alternatives for every tattooer at an affordable price.
Lucky Supply ENVIRO Bottle Bags, Clip Cord Sleeves, Paper Rinse Cups, Paper Ink Caps, Blue Steel Cartridges, and our latest addition, Biodegradable Razors
“I believe a barrier is absolutely necessary to keep the customer, the artist, and everyone else in the shop safe from cross-contamination until the customer leaves the premises ... we really need to work with the industries that manufacture the products we use to come up with biodegradable alternatives – biodegradable barrier films, tapes, razors, ink caps, etc, would all be a huge win for us and for the environment.”
The Lucky Supply ENVIRO CAPS are 100% Biodegradable Paper Ink Caps that are made from sugarcane. They are soak-proof, have no plastic or wax lining, and meet ASTM D-6400 standard for being fully-compostable.
Eco-Friendly Tattoo Supplies FAQ
What Does Biodegradable Mean?
Biodegradable products and materials must quickly decompose into natural materials. If something is biodegradable in the right conditions and presence of microorganisms, fungi, or bacteria, it will break down and be blended back into the Earth. Ideally, this is done without leaving any toxins behind.
What Does It Mean if Something Is Compostable?
When it comes to compostable tattoo supplies, these products break down quicker than traditional biodegradable tattoo supplies, usually within 90 days. Compostable products leave behind a nutrient-rich organic material called humus that creates a healthy soil environment for new plant growth.
Our Lucky Supply ECO-Collection equipment barriers hold an EN 13432 certification. This requires the compostable plastics to disintegrate after 12 weeks and completely biodegrade after six months.
What Does Sustainable Mean?
When it comes to products, being sustainable means the ability to be used without being completely used up or destroyed, and involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy any natural resources.
Do Eco-Friendly Tattoo Supplies Hold Up?
Absolutely! We can’t speak for other suppliers but we can tell you that our biodegradable tattoo supplies were tested for durability and will hold up when you need them and break down when you don’t!
Kevin Bradenburg, artist and owner of Pike Street Tattoo @pikestreettattoo in Cynthiana, KY is making a point to prioritize reducing the amount plastic the shop goes through
Where Can I Buy Eco-Friendly Tattoo Supplies?
In late 2020, we launched our Lucky Tattoo Supply ECO-COLLECTION. This new line of biodegradable tattoo supplies includes; clip cord sleeves, bottle bags, machine bags, pen machine bags, paper rinse cups, paper ink caps, razors, and the assortment continues to grow! We are beyond excited to continue finding new ways to reduce our community’s carbon footprint.
Our goal is to design and source eco-friendly tattoo supplies of the highest quality and find ways to make these products affordable for our fellow artists. Not only can you set up thoughtfully at a price that’s right, but unlike most biodegradable tattoo supplies available, The Lucky Supply ECO-Collection products are fully- compostable.
Scroll to find links to shop our Lucky Tattoo Supply ECO-COLLECTION from each of our branches.
“We are excited to continue taking steps in reducing the carbon footprint of our community. Thank you to everyone who supports us in these efforts!”