One small step for us, a helping hand for the planet

Sustainability is a word we are hearing more and more. Each one of us has a role to play, we can all help to reduce the negative impact human activities have on our planet.

Recycling plays a significant role in sustainability and it’s something that we can all incorporate into our everyday lives. It reduces the volume of waste destined for landfills allowing the conservation of natural areas and protecting ecosystems.

As we reach the end of Recycle Week, our Social Media Manager LJ has jumped in to share a few positive steps you could take now and moving forward.

The paper trail. In the UK, we use 9.9 million tonnes of paper each year, and we recycle around 80% of it (Source recyclingbins.co.uk). By recycling we can save oil, water and landfill space - all hugely important to our future planet. The question is how to recycle it? Well, consider using it in the garden. Tear it into small pieces and place it around your plants. Or, you could do what we do here at SLBPR and take our magazines across to our local colleges who use them for upcoming projects.
Switch up your shampoo . According to National Geographic 9 million tonnes of plastic get thrown into the sea every year. That is insane! Our clients care about the environment. ALFAPARF Milano’s new demi permanent Color Wear line packaging is made from 90% recycled paper and all of the Color Wear tubes are made from using 100% post-industrial recycled aluminium. Not to mention the team has also gone paperless.
The fabulously ethical Dolores & Rose have recently launched their new Blonde Brilliance bar but the entire Dolores & Rose range is free of sulphates, parabens and is cruelty free. It’s kind on the purse strings with one 50g shampoo bar lasting twice as long (up to six weeks) as a regular 250ml bottle of shampoo. They’ve also recently launched mini versions of all five shampoos, which are great for travelling, staycations or taking to the gym, they also come in a handy tin which is made out of recycled aluminium which means it won’t rust!

We love working with clients who create products that not only produce great results for your hair and skin but they’re also good for the environment.

Do your research - Have you ever read the recycling labels on the products you buy? I hold my hands up to this one, but after researching how I can recycle better in our household I’ve learnt that the label is really important. Not all items you think are recyclable, and some may contain components that aren't.

These are three simple steps that could get you started on your sustainability journey. There are so many more, but just the smallest step is a right step.