Greener Hair Salon
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the greenest of hair salon of them all? Whether your clients are blonds or brunettes, looking for cut or colour, clients are beginning to look for salons that care not only for their hair but also for the environment.
Green beauty shops that use and sell chemical-free shampoos, conditioners, colour treatments and follow sustainable business practices such as waste reduction, water and energy conservation have a leading edge in todays competitive market.
What is sustainability?
Good question - basically it means using your resources as efficiently as possible so that your great grandchildren get the opportunity to enjoy them too.
Why go Green?
Incorporating sustainable practices into your business is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference. Not just to your own bottom line, but also to your community, both now and for the future. By greening your salon you benefit by reducing your overheads, making more profit to either put back into the business or to treat yourself to that well deserved holiday, all while you are reducing your energy, water and waste consumption which is better for the environment.
Recycling
A quick and easy action to start with is recycling. Following this link to find out what rubbish can be recycled in Southland. By finding out what products you can recycle, you can also help your clients to make the greener choice - "Did you know that these 'spray cans' and 'shampoo bottles' can be recycled thorugh your local recycle scheme."
What more can I do?
There are a number of simple actions that you can take today to help you on your journey towards sustainability:
- Read the 10 easy waste tips for salons
- Participate in the free "Quick Steps to Sustainability" programme
- Look into sustainable courses at your local business school
- Gain an environmental accrediation like CarboNZero or EnviroMark.
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