♻️ Sustainable Beauty in Guelph: How Green Circle Salons Are Changing the Hair Industry for Good

At Hush Salon and Spa, we believe beauty should never come at the expense of the planet. As a proud part of the Guelph community, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact—both inside and outside the salon. That’s why we’ve partnered with Green Circle Salons, a game-changing sustainability initiative that’s making waves in the beauty industry across North America.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to the hair clippings, foils, excess colour, and single-use items after your salon visit, the answer used to be simple: they went straight to landfill. But with Green Circle Salons, that’s changing—and we’re excited to be part of the solution right here in Guelph, Ontario.

📍Guelph: A City That Cares

Guelph is well known for its commitment to sustainability, green spaces, and environmentally conscious living. From community-wide composting programs to eco-friendly local businesses, this city is filled with people who genuinely care about their impact on the planet.

At Hush Salon and Spa, we’re proud to reflect those same values. Our participation in the Green Circle program is just one of the many ways we align our salon practices with Guelph’s eco-conscious spirit.

What Is Green Circle Salons?

Green Circle Salons is a sustainability initiative designed specifically for the beauty industry. It helps salons recover and repurpose up to 95% of their beauty waste, including:

• Hair clippings
  
• Used foils and colour tubes
  
• Excess hair colour
  
• Single-use items like gloves, wax strips, and masks
  

This waste is then transformed into new products, clean energy, or even tools for environmental cleanups. For instance, hair collected from salons can be used in oil spill clean-up efforts, thanks to its natural absorbency. Pretty amazing, right?

Our Sustainable Impact in Guelph

As part of our commitment to sustainable hair care in Guelph, both of our salon locations participate in the Green Circle program—and the results are adding up in a big way.

🌿 Hush Salon South (South Guelph)

Total beauty waste recovered: 147 lbs

• Hair: 10 lbs
  
• Hair colour: 18 lbs
  
• Metals: 85 lbs
  
• Single-use items: 34 lbs
  

🌿 Hush Salon and Spa (Downtown Guelph)

Total beauty waste recovered: 313 lbs

• Hair: 37 lbs
  
• Hair colour: 10 lbs
  
• Metals: 84 lbs
  
• Single-use items: 182 lbs
  

That’s a combined 460 lbs of waste diverted from landfill—right here in Guelph. Instead of adding to the environmental burden, this waste is being turned into something useful and sustainable.

💇🏼♀️Meet Our Eco-Conscious Stylists

Our team of talented stylists at Hush Salon and Spa is just as passionate about sustainability as they are about great hair. From precision cuts to bold colour transformations, every service is performed with the planet in mind.

💚 Our entire staff has been trained in sustainable salon practices, ensuring we handle everything from foils to colour waste with care.

When you visit Hush, you’re supporting local stylists in Guelph who are part of a larger mission to green the beauty industry.

Why Choosing a Green Circle Salon in Guelph Matters

Every time you book an appointment at a Green Circle Salon in Guelph, you’re helping reduce beauty industry waste and support a more sustainable future. You're also making a conscious choice to support:

✅ Local businesses with eco-friendly values
✅ Clean, low-impact salon services
✅ Stylists committed to environmental responsibility
✅ A greener, healthier Guelph

Whether you’re getting a haircut, balayage, or a relaxing spa service, your visit contributes to a cleaner planet.

Be Part of the Change

Thank you for supporting Hush Salon and Spa—and for being part of the movement toward sustainable beauty in Guelph. Your choice to visit an eco-conscious salon makes a real impact.

Want to learn more? Ask your stylist how your hair is being repurposed, or visit greencirclesalons.com to see how the program is transforming the beauty industry, one appointment at a time.

Together, we’re proving that style and sustainability can go hand in hand. 🌿