Small changes to energy use, purchasing and waste management can help barbershops reduce their environmental impact.
Published:Nilofer Aydinli, Managing Director at Enki Towels, shares six steps for creating a more sustainable barbershop.
Electricity use is an important place to start when looking at a barbershop’s environmental impact. Simple measures such as switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs, turning off appliances when they are not being used and switching off lights can help reduce energy consumption.
Reducing paper use can be achieved through a number of straightforward changes. Barbershops can offer email receipts instead of printed receipts, while email, text messages and social media can be used as alternatives to traditional business cards.
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Switching to salon and barbershop essentials that are plant-based and naturally biodegradable is another way to reduce environmental impact.
This checklist highlights disposable Enki towels as one option for barbershop owners looking to move away from reusable towels.
For barbershops planning a refurbishment, buying pre-loved furniture can provide an alternative to purchasing everything new. Second-hand barber chairs and counters can be reused rather than replaced, helping to make use of existing items and reduce the carbon footprint associated with buying new furniture.
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Barbershops can also introduce recycling initiatives to ensure recyclable items are directed towards appropriate recycling or reuse centres rather than being sent to landfill.
Moving away from single-use plastics is another consideration for barbershop owners. A refillable shampoo station can help reduce plastic waste associated with retail products, while also encouraging customers to return to the barbershop when they need to replenish their products.
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