Alright, legends, it’s time to take your salon game to the next level—and we’re not just talking about great hair. Creating a planet-conscious salon doesn’t mean you need to overhaul your business overnight. It’s all about making a few clever swaps and taking small, meaningful steps that add up to a big impact. At SOPHIC, we’re here to help you make it happen—with a good dose of Aussie spirit and a whole lotta care for the planet. Let’s do this! 🌏
Rethink Waste: The Secret to Less Landfill
Salons produce mountains of waste (yep, we’re looking at you, colour tubes and foils), but there’s so much we can do to lighten the load.
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Recycle Like a Pro: Team up with legends like Sustainable Salons or Waste Free Systems to recycle just about everything. Hair? Yep, they turn it into mats for oil spills. Foils? Absolutely. SOPHIC’s Australian-made foil is already recycled and recyclable, so you’re cutting waste before it even begins.
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Compost the Leftovers: Coffee grounds, tea bags, even food scraps can be composted with services like Compost Revolution. It’s easy, and your waste suddenly has a second life.
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Cut Down on Colour Waste: Apps like Vish help you measure the perfect amount of product every time, saving you money and keeping leftover colour out of the bin. It’s a no-brainer, really.
Give Your SOPHIC Packaging a Second Life
At SOPHIC, our packaging isn’t just sustainable—it’s reusable. From chic cleaning sprays to creative DIY projects, here’s how you can give our bottles and jars a glow-up:
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Spray It Forward: Turn your amber glass bottles into sleek cleaning spray bottles. Just add water, vinegar, and a drop of your favourite essential oil for an eco-friendly salon cleaner that looks as good as it works.
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Hydration, But Make It Fancy: Our 1L aluminium bottles are perfect for keeping your team and clients hydrated in style. Fill them with water, toss in a sprig of mint or a slice of lemon, and voilà—a sustainable, luxe water bottle that’s practical and oh-so-chic.
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Second Life Jars: Got an empty treatment jar? Give it a second life by turning it into a propagation station for plants. Just add water, pop in a cutting, and watch it thrive—instant greenery for your salon or home. OR Fill them with wax and a few drops of your favourite essential oil for a DIY candle with your own signature scent. It’s a personalised touch that makes for a great gift or a little salon vibe upgrade.
Choose Local Legends
Shopping local isn’t just great for the economy—it’s a win for the planet. At SOPHIC, we use native Australian botanicals like Kakadu Plum and Kangaroo Apple, sustainably sourced to minimise environmental impact while supporting Aussie growers. Choosing local reduces transport emissions and gives your clients haircare that’s as effective as it is ethical.
And it doesn’t stop there—our Care and Styling Ranges are proudly Aussie-made, supporting local manufacturing and ensuring the highest quality while reducing our carbon footprint. So when you choose SOPHIC, you’re not just giving your clients incredible haircare—you’re giving back to the land we call home.
Save Energy, Save the Planet
Your tools might be energy-hungry, but a few tweaks can make a world of difference:
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Switch to LEDs: They last longer and use way less energy. Simple and effective.
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Keep Cool Smarter: Set air-con no lower than 22°C, and let in natural light and air where you can. It’s cheaper, greener, and makes your salon feel fresh.
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Label and Power Down: Use power strips to turn off multiple devices at once, and label switches so your team knows what can be turned off when it’s not in use.
Make Sustainability Part of the Chat
You’re already a pro at educating clients about haircare—why not sprinkle in some sustainability tips?
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Let them know you’re using SOPHIC’s eco-friendly products, recyclable foils, and amber glass packaging.
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Show them how to reuse their SOPHIC bottles for things like water, cleaning sprays, or even a cute vase for flowers.
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Share your journey! Whether it’s a recycling win or your latest swap to LED lights, clients love to hear how you’re making a difference.