SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENVIRONMENT
6 ways technology can protect the planet in your beauty business
Researchers have estimated that by 2025, the IT industry could use 20% of all electricity produced and emit up to 5.5% of global carbon emissions. But just as technology has the ability to increase energy usage and emissions, it can help to decrease them. A study conducted by the World…
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5 steps to become a zero waste to landfill nail salon
Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. Here, GSC shares how to tackle your salon waste and become zero to landfill, which will reduce your…
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How to cater to eco-conscious nail clients
Immerse in expert advice to help protect the planet and satisfy clients… Unilever reports that 90% of Gen Z expect brands to do more to help reduce climate impact and in 2022, a YouGov survey found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable purchases. “Most new…
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How to recycle your nail salon waste
With a number of day-to-day considerations to navigate, how you manage your salon waste can often be pushed to the back of your mind. But it’s easier than you think to respect the environment through your work, as we highlight through our roundup of recycling schemes and tips. RecycLeBelle RecycLeBelle…
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Revealed: The beauty products that can & can’t be recycled
Recycling is a challenge for small businesses, particularly in terms of getting hold of services or outlets for the small volumes of waste materials that are produced. For beauty and nail professionals, this can prove even more difficult. While some specialist collection services do exist in some areas, they are…
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Veganuary: How to tell if your nail & beauty products are vegan
Are your clients calling for vegan and cruelty-free products? Scratch explores how to tell if your nail and beauty products fit the bill… The global vegan cosmetics market is anticipated to reach $24.79 billion in 2028, according to research by Fortune Business Insights. It’s a big focal point for clients…
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Decoded: Conscious beauty terms you need to note
Navigating the world of conscious and sustainable beauty can be tricky, with a wealth of terms used to describe products. For beauty pros sourcing products for their business, it can be a confusing process to decipher what these terms mean and whether they are used in a genuine way, or…
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Spread Christmas cheer sustainably: 3 ways to recycle festive items
Decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping gifts, and sending out greeting cards are some of the most cherished Christmas traditions, but after the festivities, how do you dispose of the excess? Gabriella Peace, marketing comms manager of UK Greetings, offers her take on how you can give your Christmas items a…
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The rise in ‘conscious consumerism’ is thought to have caused a rise in demand for sustainable and ethical products, including certified beauty and wellbeing. The Soil Association Certification Organic Beauty & Wellbeing 2020 report reveals the market for certified organic and natural beauty products in the UK is now worth…
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Department store Selfridges has pledged to ban the sale of plastic glitter beauty products by 2021. The store will work with its more than 300 beauty partners, brands and services to remove the microplastic ingredient from all collections over the next 11 months. However, many beauty brands already stocked by…
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CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, is encouraging its members, students and schools to become more aware and supportive of environmental issues by issuing them with guidelines to becoming a more sustainable operator. With its guidance, CIDESCO is emphasising that eco-efforts are not about sacrifice, but about…
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Selfridges has announced it is removing all single-use, plastic-based beauty wipes from sale and use in its beauty halls. Instead, the store will provide recyclable or re-usable alternatives in a bid to encourage its customers to consume more sustainably. Less than a fifth of Selfridges customers knew that it can…
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Louella Belle, distributor of professional hand, nail and foot care products, has launched RecycLeBelle, a recycling scheme for old product bottles. The company is accepting the likes of nail polish bottles, cuticle oil bottles and gel polish bottles from any brand – not just those from Louella Belle‘s distribution portfolio.…
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On Sunday 3 November, Phorest Salon Software hosted Conscious Hair & Beauty; an event designed to look at the importance of sustainability and wellness within the industry. Held at the OXO2 in London, the event was aimed at getting salon owners from both the hair and beauty industry in the…
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