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Biodegradable vs Compostable: Being an Eco-Friendly Salon

Biodegradable vs Compostable: Being an Eco-Frie...

Through our towel composting service, we’ve discovered that there’s a lot of confusion around biodegradability, compostability and whether their salon towels are actually a sustainable option.  We compost both cut...

Biodegradable vs Compostable: Being an Eco-Frie...

Through our towel composting service, we’ve discovered that there’s a lot of confusion around biodegradability, compostability and whether their salon towels are actually a sustainable option.  We compost both cut...

Metal and Plastic recyclable waste

How to minimise waste in your salon

Your hair salon probably disposes of a lot of stuff that cannot be recycled or composted, like chemicals or personal protective equipment (PPE). Unfortunately, most of this will end up...

How to minimise waste in your salon

Your hair salon probably disposes of a lot of stuff that cannot be recycled or composted, like chemicals or personal protective equipment (PPE). Unfortunately, most of this will end up...

Our official recommendations for using salon towels more sustainably

Our official recommendations for using salon to...

Written by Stephanie Hodgson Our first Industry Audit Report explored hairdresser perceptions of disposable salon towels. We wanted to better understand how these professionals feel about a single use product...

Our official recommendations for using salon to...

Written by Stephanie Hodgson Our first Industry Audit Report explored hairdresser perceptions of disposable salon towels. We wanted to better understand how these professionals feel about a single use product...

Even apples should NOT be sent to landfill and here’s why

Even apples should NOT be sent to landfill and ...

It is not okay to send biodegradable waste to landfill. Even apples are hazardous in landfill because when they decompose, they generate methane, one of the more potent greenhouse gases...

Even apples should NOT be sent to landfill and ...

It is not okay to send biodegradable waste to landfill. Even apples are hazardous in landfill because when they decompose, they generate methane, one of the more potent greenhouse gases...

Disposable salon towels research project

Disposable salon towels research project

The Covid pandemic has seen a dramatic increase in the use of disposable items. In particular, disposable salon towels have become a mainstay of hairdressing businesses, among others, not least...

Disposable salon towels research project

The Covid pandemic has seen a dramatic increase in the use of disposable items. In particular, disposable salon towels have become a mainstay of hairdressing businesses, among others, not least...

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