Sustainable Stories

Discover how our community is turning the page to a better world.

Sustainable Salons On Tour: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact!
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Sustainable Salons On Tour: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact!

Sustainable Salons is turning 10, and we’re hitting the road to celebrate a decade of impact.
New Year, Greener You: Sustainability Resolutions for Salon Owners in 2025
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New Year, Greener You: Sustainability Resolutions for Salon Owners in 2025

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it's the perfect time to think about how your salon can embrace greener practices.
Driving Sustainability and Community Impact with EcoMatters
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Driving Sustainability and Community Impact with EcoMatters

EcoMatters is a hub of localism, providing sustainable job opportunities and fostering strong community connections.
Empowering Communities Through Meaningful Work
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Empowering Communities Through Meaningful Work

At Sustainable Salons, we believe true sustainability goes beyond caring for the environment—it’s about supporting local communities and fostering social responsibility.
2 Million Kilograms of Waste Diverted—Thanks to Our Amazing Network!
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2 Million Kilograms of Waste Diverted—Thanks to Our Amazing Network!

We’re thrilled to announce an incredible milestone: together with our dedicated members across Australia and New...
Locks of Love: 288,176 Ponytails Donated
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Locks of Love: 288,176 Ponytails Donated

Thanks to the dedication of our member salons and their incredible clients, we’ve reached an extraordinary milestone:...
From Waste to Plates: Supporting Local Communities
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From Waste to Plates: Supporting Local Communities

At Sustainable Salons, every piece of recycled material tells a story of impact, and thanks to you, that story has a powerful ending: a meal for someone in need.
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How hair salons going green - ABC Nightlife Feature

In this insightful radio segment, Belinda Chellingworth, a circular economy expert and principal consultant (or 'garbologist') at BC Consulting, joins Bern Young to discuss the work of Sustainable Salons and how the program is transforming salon waste.
Shifting from Linear to Circular: How Sustainable Salons is Leading the Change
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Shifting from Linear to Circular: How Sustainable Salons is Leading the Change

In today’s world, many industries—including the hair industry—operate on a linear economy model, where products are...