Clean cuts. Cleaner impact.
We take care of the collection and recycling of your barbershop waste, with commited ongoing support from our team, and simple solutions designed to fit seamlessly into your business.
Materials we collect
You might be surprised what we can do with your barbering waste!
Think hair clippings transformed into hair booms for oil spill clean-up, soft plastics repurposed into sustainable biofuel, and product packaging given a second life as new, useful products that you can retail.
Hair
Metals
Paper
Plastics
Chemicals
Ponytails
Disposables
Razors
Tools
Sharps
& more
How it works
Getting started is simple. With the right systems and support in place, your business can make a real impact without changing how you work.
Better for business
Doing the right thing can be good for your business too, helping you attract and keep the clients who care, while saving on the essentials you already use.
Hear it from a barber like you
Real barbers. Real shops. Real impact. See how Sustainable Salons fits into everyday barbering.
“We chose to join Sustainable Salons because they are friendly and are always doing what is right no matter the expense. Sustainability is important to us because we want the world to be healthier and we can play a part in that with Sustainable Salons 😁”
-The Don Kutz, Sydney, NSW
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Sustainability is one of the best ways to attract high value clients and retain them as well.
With our quick & easy set-up, you can be up and running with our program in just 3 weeks of saying yes!
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.
No, you can leave at any time with 30 days notice.
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.
Sustainable Salons service businesses in the hair, barber, beauty, dermal and pet grooming industries.
We service businesses of all sizes – from solo operators to large chains and corporates.
