Sustainable Salons Intro and Overview

Introduction

• Presenter: Paul Frasca, welcoming to "Intro to Sustainable Salons."
• Goal: Achieve green warrior status.

Philosophy of Sustainable Salons

• Mission: Rescue up to 95% of salons' resources from landfills.
• Focus on 3 Ps: People, Planet, and Profit.
• Ripple effect for community improvement.

Founding of Sustainable Salons

• Founders: Paul Frasca and Evelina Sirocco.
• Background: 2010 research into salon waste in Australia and New Zealand.
• Findings: Massive waste problem, especially with materials like aluminum foil.

Expansion and Impact

• Started in Sydney; now includes hundreds of salons across Australia and New Zealand.
• Includes barber shops, beauty salons, clinics, and pet groomers.

Program Uniqueness

• Separation at Source: Different bins for different materials.
• Clean and Sorted: Ensures materials are in good condition for recycling.

Community Benefits

• Unwanted items become resources for food, jobs, or environmental cleanup.

Program Operations

• Insulin Bins: Specific instructions for each bin type.
• Materials Covered: Plastics, metals, paper, chemicals, hair, and more.

Materials Recycling

• Plastics: Made into products like NBN cable covers.
• Metals: Infinitely recyclable, saving energy.
• Paper: Saves trees and water, recycled into new products.
• Chemicals: Water extracted for roadworks and construction.
• Hair: Used for oil spill booms and research.

Special Programs

• Ponytails: Donated for wigs, especially for children with medical needs.

Volunteer and Community Involvement

• Partner with organizations for community services.
• Volunteer Opportunities: For hairdressers, beauty therapists, and pet groomers.

Client Engagement

• Sustainable Salon Fee: $2 added to clients' bills.
  • Supports resource collection, community aid, research, and education.

Managing the Program

• Depot and Sorting: Employs people with disabilities; sorts and processes materials.

Reward Shop

• Point System: Earn points to purchase sustainably-minded products.

Social Media and Community

• Encourages salons to share their sustainability journey.
• Provides resources for promoting sustainability in salons.

Conclusion

• Call to Action: Join the movement towards a zero-waste future.
• Stay connected through social media and newsletters.