Responsibility is more than just the product
Alongside our products and their manufacture, social commitment and collaboration within the company are also key factors that define who we are at MissPompadour.
Paint it, don't throw it away
Do you have old furniture that no longer fits the look of your home? Don't throw it away – old wooden furniture, in particular, is usually far too good to part with. Just give it a lick of paint instead! That way, you'll not only avoid creating waste, but you'll also give your old furniture a new lease of life with minimal effort.
What we're putting into practice
- Reducingour carbon footprint. With our products, we prioritise short supply chains and carefully selected manufacturing processes. We are also constantly improving existing products in terms of both production and delivery. We already strive to manufacture all our products in Germany and neighbouring countries, avoiding long transport routes from overseas. Furthermore, repainting is often the simpler way to spruce up your home compared to buying new furniture. This is because the manufacture of new furniture producesCO₂, as does the subsequent disposal of old furniture.
- Plastic-free wherever possible. If you have a look around our range, you’ll unfortunately still find the odd plastic product here and there. We’re constantly working to completely eliminate plastic from our range – provided we can find better alternatives that are superior both in terms ofcarbon footprint and product quality. To this end, we invest our time in research and seek out environmentally conscious manufacturers who share our values and vision for the future. We offset every kilo of plastic we sell through Everwave, gradually ridding our rivers of plastic waste.
- Using our own, greener energy sources. In our office, we source our energy from solar panels on our roof. We aim to implement this in our logistics warehouse too. The production of our MissPompadour paints relies on thermal storage to heat or cool the building using geothermal energy.
1. Products at MissPompadour
Our products are not just about the contents – we also carefully consider and optimise their origin, dispatch, and delivery methods.
What matters to us
- Top quality for a long lifespan
- Avoiding plastic
- Use of renewable energy in production
- Recycling of waste materials
Made in Germany & the EU
- Manufactured in Germany and neighbouring countries
- Lowercarbon footprint thanks to short transport routes
- Manufactured to the highest EU quality and environmental standards
Low-emission paints & products
- Minimal preservatives and VOCs
- Water-based in accordance with VdL-RL 01
- Breathable
100% plastic-free paint tray
- Made from natural fibres
- Compostable
- Made in Germany
Our brushes
- Made in Germany
- Synthetic bristles – perfect for water-based paints
- Stainless steel for long-lasting durability
- Saliva-resistant paint in accordance with EN71 – Part 3
We equalise the plastic we sell
Our cooperation with everwave
Unfortunately, huge amounts of plastic still end up in our rivers, lakes and oceans every year. Our goal is to minimise plastic waste ourselves - and to help clean up our waters. That's why we work together with everwave: For every kilogram of plastic sold by MissPompadour, everwave removes one kilogram of plastic waste from our waters.
20, 077 KG
Plastic Waste Recovered from Waterways
Since July 2022, with our support, everwave has already removed over 20 tonnes of plastic waste(certificate) from waterways and sent it for recycling (as of 19.08.2026).
Certificate Clean-up Missions
| Year | Link to certificate | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2, 124 kg | Cambodia, Phnom Penh & Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh |
| 2023 | 4, 319 kg | Cambodia, Phnom Penh |
| 2024 | 1, 324 kg 1, 174 kg 1, 275 kg 1, 318 kg = 5, 091 kg | Cambodia, Phnom Penh |
| 2025 | 1, 546 kg 1, 249 kg 1, 363 kg 1, 427 kg = 5, 585 kg | Thailand, Bangkok & Cambodia, Phnom Penh |
| 2026 | 1, 687 kg 1, 271 kg | Cambodia, Phnom Penh |
2. Social Aspects
The social aspect is often overlooked by many companies. Sustainability is not just about the environment, but also about people. Our co-founder, Astrid Reintjes, is particularly committed to providing opportunities in the open labour market for people with special needs. Our logistics operations are therefore supported by wonderful colleagues who would otherwise have very little chance of finding work in the open labour market.
For us, social responsibility and sustainability go hand in hand. A positive working environment, equal opportunities, job security, and the ability to balance family life with pets are key pillars of our everyday work.
- Remote working and working from home – a game-changer for parents with children, staff with pets, or colleagues abroad. Whether in Portugal or Brandenburg – everyone can work remotely with us
- We employ people who have few or no opportunities in the traditional job market. Everyone can build a career with us
- We are committed to maintaining a high proportion of women in our workforce and fair wages for all
- Flexibility in the office and flexible working arrangements. We offer our staff personalised shift rotas and tailored working hours. Whether full-time, part-time, or something in between – everyone has the opportunity to share their individual needs. And when we’re working in the office rather than from home, we’re completely dog-friendly too – so we always have a lovely little pack of office dogs around us :)
As you’ve no doubt already noticed, we place great importance on doing our very best for people and the environment. Naturally, having a happy and fulfilled team is also one of our top priorities.
We achieve this through flat hierarchies, open communication across all levels of the organisation, and opportunities for professional development. We always give our team members the chance to grow and develop alongside us. For us, it goes without saying that everyone should have the opportunity to make the best use of their individual skills.
3. Our Company
For us, acting responsibly encompasses many different areas – from product development to day-to-day business decisions.
- Using our own energy: Good weather doesn’t just put us in a good mood – we also make the most of the sunshine to top up our solar storage. After all, why use finite energy sources when our office can easily be powered by renewable energy?
- We minimise travel: As in any company, we meet regularly to stay connected and keep each other up to date. Since our team is spread across Germany – with some even living abroad – this is particularly important. But we’re equally keen to avoid unnecessary travel. That’s why most of our meetings take place online. For the few face-to-face get-togethers, we always travel by train – avoiding car journeys wherever possible.
- Two become one: Having started with two warehouses, we quickly decided to merge them. This saves us from having to transfer goods between warehouses to consolidate orders, avoiding unnecessary miles on the road every day. What became of the empty warehouse? We’ve turned it into our creative studio, meaning we no longer need to transport our materials to a third location.
- Marketing leaflets, but carbon-neutral: We try to minimise paper and advertising in our parcels – but we simply can’t manage entirely without printed materials. That’s why we invest in printing processes that offset the resultingCO₂ emissions. With every flyer printed, a dedicated contribution goes towards certified climate protection projects. We also choose paper types sourced from sustainably managed forests that are PEFC-certified.
With our paints, we help you easily decorate your home and give your furniture a fresh look. Often, a lick of paint is all it takes to breathe new life into once-loved pieces.
Does it make sense to replace a perfectly good kitchen just because you no longer like the colour? Do you really need all that seasonal decor that just gathers dust, is made of plastic, and quickly loses its charm? Does that old solid wood chest of drawers really have to end up as bulky waste, only to be replaced by a cheap chipboard model?
MissPompadour says: No! – Our solution? Just Paint!
