The Roffi Ecofriendly Salon Initiative Spring 2014 Having

The Roffi Eco-friendly Salon Initiative Spring 2014

Having an Impact W S NE EA ID ROFFI Newbury Street The Industry 2

Why be eco-friendly? Think Globally The climate is changing We have to change too! Act Locally Boston will be impacted what would happen if sea level rises by 3 meters Eco-friendly is good for people Ø Healthier products, skin & hair Good for the environment ØSaves Energy & Water ØReduces Waste and it is good for business ØClients appreciate it ØLowers costs http: //ocean. si. edu/ocean-photos/map-boston-3 -meter-sea-level-rise CREDIT: © 2006 -2009 2030, Inc. / Architecture 2030 3

Accomplishments so far We’ve saved over 4 million gallons of water in 4 years • Water will become a scarce resource • Saving water saves energy We’ve avoided 3 tons of trash by recycling or reusing • packaging waste is unnecessary • use cloth and dishes instead of paper We avoided 350, 000 pounds of climate trapping carbon • Like planting 340 acres of forest We saved nearly 20, 000 kilowatt hours of electricity 4

Reducing Water Use WATER IS A PRECIOUS RESOURCE Aerate faucets Low flow toilets Saving water Energy efficiency 5 Efficient appliances

Energy Saving Measures Energy Star appliances lig ht ng i Free energy audit thermostat Buy green electricity Us et OF he sw F itch 6

Recycling and Waste Management 1200 pounds per year, reused or recycled 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Series 1 Reuseof of 60 60 product bottles/month 99 Recycled paper(140 Recycled toilet paper rolls/month) 309 Office (800 Office paper (800 pages/month) 96 Two materials Twobins mixed materials recycled/week 1200 7

Products! 1. They have to work! 2. 3. 4. 5. Socially responsible companies Natural ingredients Organic Refillable or recycled PACKAGING 8

Product Matrix All Natural Ingredients Ouidad Sulfate free Furterer plant/ essential oil based Organic Sustainable sourcing Socially responsible company No Animal Refillable Recyclable Testing packaging X X X plant based Fair Trade X X Other/ Notes 100% X 60% wind plastics from powered; 100% PCW; plants; carbon neutral 100% paper MFTR Davines eco-friendly MFTR gogreen. com bio-degradable ingredients Joico 100% Sulfate free 100% vegan partners with global green 50% post consume; 100% 38% less water recyclable in MFTR X Pureology Dr. Hauschka holistic and biodynamic farmed ingredients Aquage Moroccan Oil Minardi Fair Trade 95% post consumer; 100% recyclable X X X phosphate and paraben free X X X 9

Waste Management • Recycled Products – Paper goods • Recycling – – Glass Foils Packaging Magazines • Salon Products/Office Supply – – – Environmentally friendly detergents Air fresheners / cleaners Dryer balls Soy ink Organic towels • Reusables – Cups – Gloves – Towels 10

Benefits and Costs of Eco-Friendly Salon Initiative • Financial Benefits: – Reduced operating costs 1, 100 dollars per year – 4, 300 dollars in net savings for energy efficient appliances and lighting • Investments: – – – Halogen lighting Energy Star appliances (dishwasher and washing machine) Glassware Wind-powered electricity Staff time to develop and implement 11

Continual Improvement • • • Every time you strive to be a leader, you need to raise the bar. Next – upgrade lighting to LED? Only “sustainable” product lines? Staff training? Upgrades: LED lighting; hemp towels; smart metering 12