Salon RE:Source launches third edition
A third, updated edition of the multi-award-winning Salon RE:Source sustainability toolkit has been launched.
Salon RE:Source is a free downloadable guide compiled by Anne Veck and Keith Mellen, founders and former owners of the UK’s first carbon neutral salon, Anne Veck Oxford. Created to educate stylists and salon owners on the actions they can take in order to become a more sustainable business, previous versions of Salon RE:Source have been downloaded over 1500 times. Featuring everything from easy, low-cost ‘baby steps’ to larger measures which require more considerable planning and investment, Salon RE:Source calls upon salons to look at the environmental implications of their business and to consider ways of making a difference.
Almost two years in the making, the third edition is packed with 326 tips, incorporating the latest advice on how to be a more sustainable hairdresser and salon owner. Updates include advice on reducing colour waste, the best salon cleaning products and how to choose a partner for recycling and waste management, as well as updated sections on greenwashing and CO2 offsetting.
‘Over the last two years, we have seen new developments in thinking and action around the climate and biodiversity emergency’ says Keith Mellen. ‘The new tool kit has been updated to include more innovative-yet-practical action that salon owners and hairdressers can take, both to save the planet and to future proof their businesses. And of course, the main business-friendly message remains the same: REDUCE / REUSE/RECYCLE and you will save money and attract new clients.’
Examples of actions from the 3rd edition include:
• Quick Wins: Work towards zero colour waste to reduce costs and pollution! There are apps available to help, at a very reasonable cost (see Next Steps).
• Next Steps: Install movement-sensitive PIR sensors to control the lighting in rooms that are in constant use (the loo/staff room/colour area).
• Major Changes: Move to a sustainable and ethical hairdressing product supplier
‘Fortunately, sustainability is being taken more seriously than ever before, and there are now more options available to businesses looking to play their part in protecting our planet’ says Anne Veck. ‘This third edition of Salon RE:Source offers up some new ideas on how your salon business can make adjustments that really count. Whether you’ve been working hard to make eco-choices for some time or are looking for ways to make that first step towards a more sustainable business model, Salon RE:Source has your back. We’ve included tons of suggestion which won’t cost you a penny (with many saving you money!) as well as ideas that require more of an initial investment. I truly hope that this guide inspires you to make changes for the greater good.’
Salon RE:Source 3rd Edition can be downloaded free of charge here
For further information on Salon RE:Source call Keith on 01865 744612.
