Why I Joined Sustainable Salons: Taking Our Commitment to the Planet to the Next Level
At The SOL Trader Collective, my mission has always been about more than just hair. I’m passionate about creating a space where beauty, well-being, and sustainability come together. That’s why I’m excited to announce that we’ve joined Sustainable Salons, an incredible organisation that helps salons recycle 95% of their waste and turn it into resources that benefit the community and the planet.
What Is Sustainable Salons?
Sustainable Salons is a groundbreaking Australian company that is transforming the beauty industry by helping salons like mine minimise waste, reduce their environmental impact, and contribute to social good. By partnering with Sustainable Salons, we’re now part of a network that recycles, repurposes, and reuses almost all salon waste in ways that make a real difference.
How Does It Work?
When you come in for your appointment, you may not notice any changes to your experience, but behind the scenes, we’re taking big steps to reduce our footprint. Here’s how Sustainable Salons helps us:
• Recycling Foils, Plastics, and Paper: All the aluminium foils, plastic bottles, and paper products we use are collected and recycled. Did you know that recycled aluminum foil saves up to 95% of the energy needed to create new foil? Every small action adds up!
• Repurposing Hair: Every time we trim your hair, those clippings don’t go to waste. Sustainable Salons collects them to create hair booms used to clean up oil spills, or they are composted to enrich soil. Hair is a fantastic natural resource that can do so much more than just sit in a landfill.
• Safe Chemical Disposal: Hair salons generate a lot of chemical waste from hair colouring and treatments. Sustainable Salons ensures that all leftover chemicals are disposed of in an environmentally safe manner, protecting our waterways and reducing pollution.
• Giving Back: It doesn’t stop at recycling. Through our partnership, Sustainable Salons donates proceeds from our recycling efforts to OzHarvest, which helps feed the hungry and reduce food waste across Australia. And when we collect ponytails, they are donated to make wigs for those suffering from medical hair loss.
Why We Made the Change
For me, joining Sustainable Salons was a natural next step in our commitment to running a tox-low and eco-conscious salon. I believe that taking care of your hair should never come at the cost of the planet. I want to offer my clients an experience that not only makes them feel great but also supports something bigger—our collective responsibility to the environment.
As part of my own spiritual awakening and journey into holistic practices, I’ve realised that the choices we make in our daily lives matter. From the products we use to the way we dispose of waste, every choice reflects our values. By partnering with Sustainable Salons, I’m putting my values into action.
What It Means for You
When you visit The SOL Trader Collective, you can feel good knowing that you’re supporting a salon that is actively working to reduce waste and give back to the community. You’re not just getting beautiful, healthy hair—you’re contributing to initiatives that:
• Reduce landfill waste
• Support environmental clean-ups
• Provide wigs for those in need
• Feed the hungry
Join Us on This Journey
I believe in creating positive change, and that starts with small, meaningful steps. If you’re passionate about sustainability and making a difference, you’ll love being a part of the Sustainable Salons movement when you visit us at The SOL Trader Collective. Together, we can redefine what beauty means—it’s about taking care of ourselves while also taking care of the planet.
I’m so excited to embark on this journey and to share it with you, my incredible clients. Thank you for being a part of something special!