If you’ve ever worked in a hair and beauty salon, you’ll know that there is a large amount of waste involved. This is usually because hair and beauty salons go through a massive amount of disposable hygiene products such as gloves, towels, foils, etc.
It’s the responsibility of all salon owners to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly environment in the workspace. Not only will it reduce your impact on the environment, but it could also bring down your energy bills, as well as attract and impress an eco-conscious customer base.
Some ways in which you could create a more eco-friendly hair and beauty salon include:
Recycle!
Recycling may seem like a very basic concept, but it’s something that many salons and other businesses don’t do. Australia has made recycling more manageable than ever before, so do your bit by simply separating your trash!
Composting
If you have a cafe alongside your salon, you’re likely to experience a lot of organic waste. Instead of just chucking this in the bin, why not invest in a composter? Better yet, use the compost to fertilise a veggie garden if you have the space.
Swap Cotton Towels for Eco Towels
Cotton towels may not seem like much of a threat to the environment, but the constant need to hot wash and dry thoroughly can rack up your energy bill and consume resources. A much more environmentally friendly alternative is eco-towels, which are completely biodegradable. They can be thrown in with your usual trash.
Use Biodegradable Gloves
Are the gloves you’re using in your hair and beauty salon biodegradable? If they’re not, you’re probably contributing tonnes of excess plastic into landfills each year. There are many biodegradable salon gloves available, but some of the most effective are biodegradable nitrile gloves.
Watch Your Electrical Consumption
Lighting, hairdryers, hot water, and hairstyling equipment can all draw a lot of energy! Be mindful of your electricity consumption and ensure that everything is switched off when not in use.
Are you a salon owner looking to become more eco-conscious? Good for you! Affordable Eco Solutions offers many eco-friendly products to help you begin and maintain your sustainable hair and beauty salon journey!
