Upcoming salon sustainability events you won’t want to miss

Green Salon Collective have released details of their upcoming sustainability events, aimed at educating both existing members and those interested in finding out more about the collective’s work. They have curated a series of events – both virtual and in-person – designed to empower their members and the wider industry with up-to-date information on sustainability. Tackling environmental and social issues one day at a time…

Your pocket calendar for upcoming sustainability events

What: Hair Rope Making with lead researcher, Sanne Visser

When: Monday 28 February, 7pm-10pm Where: London £: 100 GSC is always looking for ways to recycle the unrecyclable. Their very first research and development partner, Sanne is an expert at hair rope making and has been working with hair as a material for over seven years. This truly unique workshop brings her craft to GSC members and invites hairdressers to try their hands at making hair rope, which is then fastened into hanging planters – perfect for displaying in your salon or at home. Come along and discover how hair clippings can be recycled into a useful and innovative material. To book, email [email protected]

What: Trash Talk

When: Tuesday 1 March, 7pm (and the first Tuesday of every month) Where: Online (Zoom) £: Free This free information session welcomes everybody. Take the opportunity to meet some of their team, learn what they do and the passion behind their ‘why’. The talk will cover details of their system, the costs, how it will help you gain new clients and the chance to fire your questions at the team. A guest speaker also features every second month. Register your interest here

What: Earth Day Night

When: Tuesday 19 April, 7pm Where: Online (Zoom) £: 60 or free for GSC members Sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel, Green Salon Collective will be joined by guest speakers offering practical ideas on how to help your local communities fight climate change. Featuring Amy Nguyen, founder and editor of Sustainable and Social and Forbes’ sustainability contributor, and Lucy Siegle, author of Turning the Tide on Plastic, the evening is a chance to find out more about the role you can play in the future of our planet. Register your interest here In the meantime, here are nine simple ways to make your hair salon more sustainable.