With harsh realities like global warming and an immense garbage crisis taking the center stage at many debates, it isn't hard to understand why companies around the world are aiming to be more eco-friendly. In recent years, many organizations in the field of health and beauty, including the best Davie hair salons, have also replaced harsh chemicals with organic ingredients in an effort to improve the overall health of consumers. Despite this, many still use packaging that contributes to environmental woes. L’Oréal Professionnel is one of the most iconic brands in the world of haircare and they are taking the lead when it comes to sustainable packaging.

Although L’Oréal Professionnel has attempted to reduce the use of plastics in the past, they didn't take a fully sustainable approach until 2020. The company made a pledge to eliminate the excessive use of plastics for packaging. Instead, they have created an innovative form of packaging dubbed "the paper bottle".

While traditional plastic bottles can take up to 450 years to decompose in a landfill, paper bottles take a fraction of the time. Decomposition can take as little as 3 months or up to 5 years; however, the new paper bottles are fully recyclable. By eliminating the use of plastics, those that do end up in the trash, instead of in recycling, will not contribute to the overfilling of landfills with their quick decomposition time-frames. Those that are recycled are recycled in the same manner as paper goods and can be used for a variety of purposes to support a lower carbon footprint and more sustainable practices.

How You Can Help

Although businesses like L’Oréal Professionnel are making changes to their packaging and business models, it is important for everyone to do their part. You can support their mission to decrease waste by purchasing hair and cosmetic products that come in recyclable packaging or by repurposing ones that do not. Another steps you can take to adopt more eco-friendly practices include:

1. Reusing Water
   One simple way to live a greener lifestyle is to reuse your water. For instance, use the excess water from cooking pasta to water plants or collect rainwater in a barrel to wash your car. You can also use ice cubes that are left in a cup after finishing a drink to water the lawn or plants. This eliminates water waste and can also help cut down on your water bill.

2. Buy Second Hand Items
   Even the biggest fashionistas understand the value of shopping in second hand stores. This allows unused items to receive a second life while also upgrading your home décor or wardrobe. As an added bonus, you are likely to find much more variety than you would in a department store and you'll stretch your budget much further.

3. Skip Disposable Products
   Instead of buying disposable cups, plates or water bottles, invest in high quality reusable ones. This may seem like a simple task but it can save an immense amount of garbage from entering landfills. The same is true of disposable beauty products as well, such as razors or makeup remover wipes.

4. Examine Your Products
   There are a plethora of products that use organic or sustainable methods during production. This is true even of hair and beauty products. Examine your products carefully to ensure that they are not tested on animals and contain natural ingredients. Making this switch can also drastically improve your health as you avoid harsh chemicals and carcinogens.

Want to adopt more eco-friendly practices into your beauty routine? Book an appointment at Inscape Beauty Salon today for L’Oréal Professionnel treatments in Davie or a Sundays 10-free vegan and cruelty free Mani/Pedi.