America’s Beauty Show Saves 400 Trees
While there were more than 70,000 attendees at the America’s Beauty Show in Chicago March 28-30, the event was still able to make a positive environmental impact.
by Judy Lessin
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHWhile there were more than 70,000 attendees at the America’s Beauty Show in Chicago March 28-30, the event was still able to make a positive environmental impact.
With concern for the environment growing and some cities banning the use of disposable bags, reusable shopping bags are becoming a must-have for many.
In an effort to help salons and spas create a greener tomorrow, the Professional Beauty Association is providing 10 small, yet realistic steps to help the environment.
From hair recycling to building design to the products Empire Education Group students use, the new Empire location in Lauderhill, Fla., is an environmentally friendly concept school and a meaningful first step in the greening of the entire company.
Reusable bags are not only good for the environment, they’re good for your salon’s image.
Are you a conscious salon?
Shape Magazine highlights water-based polish line.
When potential clients go looking for conscious salons, make sure you appear on their radar.
“Going green is in, and that’s a good thing,” says Chef Paul F. Magnant, Dean of Culinary at Stratford University. Many of his recommendations for going green in the kitchen apply to the salon as well, whether you’re serving food and beverages to clients or using all-natural ingredients in specialty hand and food treatments. “Even following through with just a couple of the tips below will net positive results,” he says.
Entity has implemented a “printing green” environmental strategy by partnering with companies that are FSC- (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI- (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified. They print using wind power credits and use only environmentally-friendly, soy-based ink.
SpaRitual has partnered with ABC’s “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” to provide volunteer construction workers with complimentary spa services.
Electronics and battery recycling are made easy with the Big Green Box Recycling program.
Vacations are the time to cut loose and kick up our heels, and welcome the break from our usual routine. Just remember to bring the best of your eco-consciousness with you when you prepare to travel.
Start a simple green program in your salon, then promote it to your clients.
SpaRitual now offers Fluent Extra-Strength Conditioning Lacquer Remover in an economical liter bottle.
Like the Lotus drawing nourishment from deep roots and reaching upward into the light, the eco-beauty movement is growing.
Salons have always been centered around a beauty philosophy — but what happens when salons extend that outlook to include Mother Earth? As green salons pop up all over the country, find out what this trend means to you.