Created by industry, for industry
We take care of the collection and recycling of your salon waste, with ongoing support and simple solutions designed to fit seamlessly into your salon. This means you can focus on your clients, while knowing your salon is making a positive impact for your local community and the planet.
Materials we collect
Salons in Australia & New Zealand send more than 3 million kilos of waste to landfill annually. As a Sustainable Salon, you help flip that story, diverting your waste from landfill and giving it a second life. Think hair clippings upcycled into booms for oil spill clean-up, soft plastics repurposed into a sustainable biofuel, and recycled foils helping feed those in need.
Hair
Tools
Metals
Chemicals
Ponytails
Plastics
Paper
Disposables
Razors
Sharps
& more
How it works
Getting started is simple. With the right systems and support in place, your salon can make a real impact without changing how you work.
Supported by the industry
Sustainable Salons is backed by respected industry bodies and brands who are committed to raising the standard of sustainability across salons in Australia & New Zealand.
Hair & Barber New Zealand
Keune
Haircare Group
L'Oreal Groupe
O&M
NAK Hair
DeLorenzo
Kevin.Murphy
Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists
CPR Hair
KAO
Hair & Barber New Zealand
Australian Hairdressing Council
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.
