Our Impact
What makes Good Riddance Australia's most sustainable insect repellent?
We're committed to minimising waste
Here at Good Riddance we’re on a mission to give the world the best insect repellent without compromising on safety – for our families and our planet. Read on to learn more about how we work towards achieving our purpose.
Reduce
Big issue for us was the amount of waste produced by the skincare industry – and we didn’t want to add to the problem. We’re also using compostable shipping bags for our web orders and paper packing tape to further reduce our waste footprint
Eliminate
We went on the hunt for a biodegradable option. Our tubes are completely recyclable, but if they do end up in landfill, they contain an enzyme that helps them break down in less than 10 years (without creating microplastics).
Recycle
We also pack our orders in recycled cardboard boxes produced in Australia and yes – those packing peanuts are compostable!
Safety
Did you know 1 in 10 Aussies suffer from asthma and allergies and 1 in 5 experience chemical sensitivities and suffer from health problems from exposure to common chemicals and synthetic fragrances in products. That’s why we developed a clinically proven solution to be fume, fragrance and chemical nasty free so we could be sure it is a safer choice for our families.
Environmental effects of DEET
During my research, I found out that DEET doesn’t easily break down in the environment and is the one of the largest contaminants found in waterways around the world.
Everyone is worried about the effect of sunscreen chemicals on reefs but what about the effect of DEET on creeks and tropical ecosystems?
97% of Australian coastal waterways have DEET in them
30% of DEET is not filtered out by wastewater treatment plants
DEET is toxic to aquatic animals
DEET is the original chemical used for repelling mosquitoes. In fact, almost everything you read online tells you that you need to use DEET for an insect repellent to work!
Giving back
Every purchase, online comment you’ve left, and person you have told about Good Riddance, has played a crucial role in helping grow the level of support we can provide to AWC.
1% for the planet
As a proud 1% for the Planet member, we donate 1% of every sale (not just profit) to AWC, ensuring that your purchases make a real difference in preserving Australia’s precious wildlife and ecosystems.
AWC
By choosing Good Riddance, you are directly supporting Australian Wildlife Conservancy to carry out essential conservation work across Australia.
Because of you, we’ve currently donated $52,000+ to AWC
This has helped fund some incredible recent projects, including...
Helping endangered wallabies thrive in South-West NSW. By supporting construction of a 53km feral predator-proof fence.
Helping brush-tailed & burrowing bettongs thrive after extinction. By reintroducing them to the central desert after 60 years of local extinction.
Re-establishing WA’s chuditch population. By reducing feral predator numbers outside of fenced areas.