Park Hair now recycles 95% of its waste by using the comprehensive resource recovery service offered by Sustainable Salons Australia. "We are committed to sustainable growth that encourages social responsibility and respect for the planet. This simple initiative can make all the difference to what was once landfill waste become a future resource," says Anita Ross, owner of Park Hair.
Rather than contaminating the waterways, excess shampoo and hair colour waste now go to a chemical recycler. Plastics are also recycled into construction material and gardening equipment.
What's more, Park Hair staff love that the proceeds from recycling benefit the community through several programs. Every kilo of recycled aluminium helps Oz Harvest fund four meals for the homeless. Ponytails go to the Variety Charity to provide wigs to children with alopecia, while cut hair is made into booms used to absorb oil spills.
As clients become more aware of the impact products have on the environment, they have also welcomed the opportunity to make a difference.
"The hairdressing industry needs to take action now, and take care of the environment as much as we take care of clients", says Paul Frasca, co-founder of SSA. "Anita Ross really cares about making their salon as eco-friendly as possible. When they looked at what they could do to become more sustainable both ecologically and economically, Sustainable Salons Australia was the obvious choice."
By joining Sustainable Salons Australia, Park Hair is happy it can support charities and benefit the community, while also taking care of a huge waste problem.
Park Hair would like to take this opportunity to thank Sustainable Salons Australia and our fabulous clients for sharing with us and helping us to reduce our footprint on this beautiful planet of ours.
