When it comes to running a successful salon, sustainability is no longer just a “nice to have”, it's already a legal requirement to recycle for some businesses and will apply to everyone from March 2027.

One of the most overlooked resources in the beauty industry is hair. Every day, salons sweep up lots of it and send it straight to landfill. But what if that waste could become one of your greatest assets?

Recycling hair doesn’t just help the planet, it can completely transform your salon’s bottom line, client base, and brand ethos. Here’s how...

1. Boosting Your Salon’s Finances

The average sized salon can earn around £1,500 a year from waste that would otherwise be thrown away. That's profit on top of paying for your Green Salon Collective recycling services!

The majority of our salons reinvest this money to help their business become even more sustainable, like by using Replant Towels and Composting them, or entering sustainability awards, buying plants for the salon or giving your team a volunteering day. It's your profit to do what you want with.

2. Attracting New Clients

Today’s clients want more than a haircut, they want their values reflected in the services and businesses they choose. By recycling hair with Green Salon Collective, you position your salon as a leader in sustainability, which instantly appeals to eco-conscious customers.

Think about it: people are increasingly choosing where to shop, eat, and spend based on sustainability. Salons are no different. By being more sustainable in your business, you can attract an audience that not only values your incredible hairdressing, but also your care for the planet. These are loyal clients who are more likely to stick with you, recommend you, and actively seek you out over competitors who aren’t making sustainable changes.

3. Building a Conscious Community

Recycling hair naturally draws in clients who are mindful about their choices. These are individuals who are likely to value things like vegan products and refill schemes, or they may be simply people who want their everyday routines to align with their values.

When you build a community of conscious clients, your salon becomes more than a place for haircuts: it becomes a hub of shared values and positive impact. That’s the kind of loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing that money can’t buy.

4. Strengthening Your Brand and Ethos

Sustainability is powerful branding. In an industry as competitive as hairdressing, standing out matters. By recycling hair and making your eco-credentials a visible part of your salon story, you create a brand that resonates far beyond your local high street.

Clients, potential employees, and even suppliers will see your salon as forward-thinking and responsible. This strengthens not only your reputation but also your ability to attract partnerships and media opportunities.

When you embed recycling into your ethos, it becomes part of your culture – something your team can be proud of and your clients can champion.

So, Ready to Recycle?

Recycling hair is more than just an environmental gesture – it’s a business strategy. From earning an average of £1,500 extra per year, to attracting a loyal base of eco-conscious clients, to building a stronger brand, the benefits are both tangible and transformative.

Your salon has the power to turn what was once waste into a tool for growth, community, and sustainability. So the question isn’t why recycle hair, but rather – why wouldn’t you?

Get in touch with the Green Salon Collective team here to cut out landfill.