Sustainable salon tips

• Staff Training - encourage staff of becoming a sustainable salon and all the benefits that come with it.

• Use Renewable Energy - on average, you save 600g (21oz.) of CO2 per KW of electricity consumed when you use renewable energy, as opposed to energy deriving from fossil fuels.

• Monitor the salon climate control - have a thermostat programmable and set to a comfortable temperature.

• Ceiling fans - when used properly, ceiling fans can help reduce power bill.

• Use energy saving bulbs - look for light bulbs marked with CFL's (compact fluorescent lights ) last 10 times longer and use 66% less energy than incandescent bulbs.

• Reduce use of lights - turn off lights in rooms not being used. Having dimmer switches, motion detectors/sensors will reduce use of lights.

• Equipment use - unplug all equipment/machinery when not in use. Choose equipment with energy saving features.

• Only use washing machine when load is full - this will conserve both energy and water.

• Recycle - place all recycling in correct yellow bin

• Dispose of waste correctly - by wiping excess oils with paper towel and dispose in a double lined bin rather than down the sink.

• Reduce water usage - turn taps off immediately after use, don't leave running unnecessarily. A flow reducer attached is a great nozzle to reduce over usage.

• Use environmentally certified products - there are a wide variety eco products available.

• Store essential oils and other products correctly with lids closed to avoid wastage and spillage.