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Sustainable Salons helps salons grow

by getting new clients and turning their waste into positive impact.

Sustainable Salons is the #1 recycling service for hair, beauty, barbers and pet groomers.

Sustainable Salons is the #1 recycling service for hair, beauty, barbers and pet groomers.

Recycle up to 95% of your waste

Turn your salon waste (like hair, metals, plastics and chemicals) into positive impact.

Listing on ANZ’s #1 Salon Directory

Get extra revenue from new, conscious clients directly to your door.

Earn Rewards Points every week

Save $$$ on foils, gloves and salon essentials through our rewards program.

What our customers say

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Take the first step

Ready to start becoming sustainable, finding new clients and making an impact?

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Recycle up to 95% of your salon waste

Sustainable Salons diverts 95% of your waste from landfill and donates proceeds from recycling to OzHarvest & KiwiHarvest.

  • Hair, Metals, Paper, Plastics

  • Chemicals, Ponytails, Tools

  • E-Waste, Sharps & More

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Attract higher spending clients

Our Salon Directory is ANZ’s #1 directory, and is the best way for values-driven and higher spend clients to find your business.

  • Australia & New Zealand

  • Full salon profiles with images

  • Opening hours & direct links to your booking page

People

Create local jobs and give back to charity

We create local jobs for people with disabilities and 100% of the proceeds our recyclables goes to OzHarvest and KiwiHarvest.

  • Create jobs for people with disabilities

  • Donate to local charities that feed people in need

  • Volunteer at charity and impact events

Since 2017, Sustainable Salon's partnership with Mambourin Enterprises- an organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and offering services and employment opportunities; has been a testament to what can be achieved when like-minded individuals unite for a common cause. Together, we've been working hard to Make Sustainability Reality.
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Upcycle materials locally

We turn trash into treasure by upcycling Hair, Ponytails and Plastics into new products.

  • Hair booms that help soak up oil spills

  • Ponytails are made into medical wigs and Hair For Hats

  • Plastics are upcycled into combs, coasters and more

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Save thousands on salon essentials

Our Rewards & Loyalty Program can save you thousands off your salon essential purchases.

  • Foil, gloves, bin liners

  • Cleaning and hygiene products

  • Events and mentoring packages

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Salon team with recycling bags
People

Boost team culture and expertise

We provide in-salon education for you and your team.

  • Learn how to recycle salon materials

  • Have better conversations with customers

  • Learn how to make impact every day

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Increase revenue and avoid costs

Our zero-cost pricing model doesn’t touch your revenue, and we have no lock-in contracts.

  • Program can be zero-cost for you

  • No lock-in contracts, 30 day notice period

  • You keep all your revenue

Sustainability is taking centre stage for Australian shoppers, who are looking beyond just the price of goods and services.

Memberships for everyone

We have everything you need to make your business sustainable, give back to the community, and drive more customers to your door. We have memberships for hair salons, hair & beauty salons, beauty & dermal clinics, barbers, pet groomers, solo operators, RTOs and rent-a-chairs.

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Hair & Beauty

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Solo operators

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RTOs

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Rent-A-Chairs

Sustainability is good for business

It’s not a nice to have, it’s a must have for a high performing, successful business.

91%

of salon clients surveyed said they are happy to pay extra to support sustainability

92%

of consumers are actively seeking out more sustainable services online and in-person

94%

of consumers are more likely to be loyal to a brand that offers complete transparency

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to wash my materials before they can be recycled?2026-01-15T16:55:00+11:00

No need to worry about washing all materials before recycling with Sustainable Salons! We have an advanced resource recovery process that can handle materials without requiring pre-washing. Our goal is to make recycling as easy and sustainable as possible for you. Please note, however, that pet fur does need to be clean, free of fleas, not matted or covered in poo.

Is there a cost involved?2026-01-15T16:54:25+11:00

Our program has a one-time set-up fee and an ongoing weekly membership fee. Our program is designed to be cost-neutral to your business and personalised to your specific business size & resource recovery needs. Our friendly team can always get in touch with a quote if you would like to learn more. If you want to know more, check out our Pricing page.

What kind of business can join Sustainable Salons?2026-01-15T16:50:22+11:00

Sustainable Salons service businesses in the hair, barber, beauty, dermal and pet grooming industries.

How does Sustainable Salons help me make money?2025-10-21T13:20:56+11:00

Sustainability is one of the best ways to attract high value clients and retain them as well.

What size of business do you service?2025-10-21T13:19:46+11:00

We service businesses of all sizes – from solo operators to large chains and corporates.

Is there a minimum term or contract?2025-10-21T13:19:10+11:00

No, you can leave at any time with 30 days notice.

How long does it take to become a Sustainable Salon?2025-10-14T14:10:32+11:00

With our quick & easy set-up, you can be up and running with our program in just 3 weeks of saying yes!

What areas do you service?2025-10-14T14:05:56+11:00

We currently service metro & regional salons all across Australia and New Zealand. If you’re unsure if we can reach your business, register your interest above and our friendly team will be in touch.

Do you have different bin sizes?2025-10-14T14:05:21+11:00

Yes, we have three differing sizes available for our bins to suit businesses of all shapes & sizes. Our team will work with you to ensure that our bins cater to your space.

Do I need to wash my materials before they can be recycled?2026-01-15T16:55:00+11:00

No need to worry about washing all materials before recycling with Sustainable Salons! We have an advanced resource recovery process that can handle materials without requiring pre-washing. Our goal is to make recycling as easy and sustainable as possible for you. Please note, however, that pet fur does need to be clean, free of fleas, not matted or covered in poo.

Is there a cost involved?2026-01-15T16:54:25+11:00

Our program has a one-time set-up fee and an ongoing weekly membership fee. Our program is designed to be cost-neutral to your business and personalised to your specific business size & resource recovery needs. Our friendly team can always get in touch with a quote if you would like to learn more. If you want to know more, check out our Pricing page.

What kind of business can join Sustainable Salons?2026-01-15T16:50:22+11:00

Sustainable Salons service businesses in the hair, barber, beauty, dermal and pet grooming industries.

How does Sustainable Salons help me make money?2025-10-21T13:20:56+11:00

Sustainability is one of the best ways to attract high value clients and retain them as well.

What size of business do you service?2025-10-21T13:19:46+11:00

We service businesses of all sizes – from solo operators to large chains and corporates.

Is there a minimum term or contract?2025-10-21T13:19:10+11:00

No, you can leave at any time with 30 days notice.

How long does it take to become a Sustainable Salon?2025-10-14T14:10:32+11:00

With our quick & easy set-up, you can be up and running with our program in just 3 weeks of saying yes!

What areas do you service?2025-10-14T14:05:56+11:00

We currently service metro & regional salons all across Australia and New Zealand. If you’re unsure if we can reach your business, register your interest above and our friendly team will be in touch.

Do you have different bin sizes?2025-10-14T14:05:21+11:00

Yes, we have three differing sizes available for our bins to suit businesses of all shapes & sizes. Our team will work with you to ensure that our bins cater to your space.

Get started with Sustainable Salons

Industry-leading recycling. No fixed contracts.

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