--- title: "Our Commitment to Sustainability as a Green Salon in Hammersmith | Butler and Lawler Hairdressing Hammersmith London" description: "Discover how Butler & Lawler in Hammersmith cut salon waste with Green Salon Collective, hair, foils and colour recycling for a greener visit." canonical: "https://www.butlerandlawler.co.uk/blog/green-sustainable-salon-hammersmith" last_updated: "2026-01-09T11:06:04.258Z" --- # Our Commitment to Sustainability as a Green Salon in Hammersmith ![Smiling woman with shaggy shoulder-length hair and bangs wearing a sleeveless dark top (black-and-white)](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fsmiling-woman-shaggy-hair-bw-64x64.jpg%3Fv%3D1764587391691&w=128&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) Vicky Owner & Creative Director PublishedFriday, 9 January 2026 If you have ever wondered what happens to all the hair, foils, colour tubes and disposable towels that come with great hairdressing, you are not alone. Salons create specialist waste every day, and much of it cannot go in normal household recycling. ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2F3a%2520hairmats.jpg%3Fv%3D1767952739109&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) That is why Butler & Lawler are proud members of Green Salon Collective. Their goal is simple, keep salon waste out of landfill and incineration, and put better systems in place to reduce the environmental impact of salon life. ### What being a green sustainable salon means in practice Sustainability is not just about good intentions, it is about what happens day to day. In a busy salon, waste adds up quickly. So we follow a clear process that helps us separate and handle salon waste responsibly. This includes the things most people do not see, hair clippings, used foils and empty colour tubes, and other salon waste that needs specialist recycling routes. By sorting these items properly, we can help ensure they are recycled, recovered, or repurposed instead of going into general waste. > **Hair has value** > Hair clippings can be recycled in practical ways, which means every cut can contribute to reducing waste. > **Foils and colour tubes need specialist recycling** > Used foils and colour tubes can be difficult to recycle through normal systems. Separating them correctly makes a real difference. > **Less waste, more responsibility** > When salons use better waste systems, fewer materials end up in landfill or incineration, and more can be reused or recovered. ### Why it matters for our clients in Hammersmith Choosing a green sustainable salon is a simple, local action that supports a bigger change. For clients, it means you can enjoy your appointment knowing the behind the scenes impact is being taken seriously, not ignored. We know that sustainability can sometimes feel overwhelming. The best approach is to do what you can, consistently. For us, that means improving how we manage the waste created by the services we provide every day. If you have heard of a small “green fee” in some salons, it is often used to support the cost of collections and specialist recycling, helping salons keep these better systems in place. If you ever have questions about how it works, we are always happy to explain. ### Our promise going forward Our commitment is to keep making responsible choices, keep improving our processes, and keep doing the right thing even when it is not the easy option. Great hair should not come with unnecessary waste, and we believe a greener salon experience should be the norm, not the exception. If you are searching for a green sustainable salon in Hammersmith, we would love to welcome you to Butler & Lawler. [Book online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/11e015bd-da9b-4b63-aed1-5a723194b971/book), or call [020 8748 0306](tel:+442087480306). From the blog ## Recent articles [All articles](/blog) [ ![Shoulder-length layered golden-blonde hair with darker brown underlayer, viewed from back](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fshoulder-length-blonde-layered-hair-back%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F68e7d6b3d6d2f42a2c909563%26v%3D1782728074577&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) 3 min ### Why a hair colour consultation matters before you book ](/blog/hair-colour-consultation)[ ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FIMG_2883.jpeg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F68e7d6b3d6d2f42a2c909563%26v%3D1779427421760&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) 3 min ### Keratin treatment vs Brazilian blow dry: what's the difference? ](/blog/keratin-treatment-vs-brazilian-blow-dry)[ ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FLP25-VCS-RANGE-2.webp%3Fv%3D1773901703494&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) 1 min ### Which Vitamino Color Spectrum Shampoo Is Right for You? ](/blog/which-vitamino-color-spectrum-shampoo-is-right-for-you)