Energy
Our renewable electricity is achieved through PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) with biomass, wind, photo-voltaic (PV) and hydroelectric generators across Northern Ireland. We use gas that is carbon off-set assured. Energy rating C [ was G ] given to Listed Building after renovation. LED auto-lighting throughout. Eco-climate control system. Hot water regulated for energy saving.
Towels & Capes
We use biodegradable & compostable cellulose hair-towels by 'Scrummi' and colour-capes by 'EasyDry' all made from super-soft plant-fibre - they are super hygienic / have huge water-saving compared to laundered . Soft bamboo toilet rolls and tissues, Cellulose couch rolls used also.
Water
Water conservation policy in place. New innovative water reducing shower heads arriving early 2023. Fresh & filtered water-station for guests and staff in-salon removing the need to purchase bottled-water.
Products & Packaging
We stock Davines - a B-Corp company providing a beautiful range of Ethical and Eco respectful products. Our Aluminium Foil, colour tubes & lids are all recycled. L’Oreal Professional launches global long term commitment to achieving carbon zero, planet protection, environmental sustainability and ecological respect.
Gloves & Cleaning Products
We use concentrates and refills,, up-sourcing eco-friendly products where ever we can. Literally 1000’s of plastic bottles saved so far. We use biodegradable gloves 'Willow's Choice made from bio-mass waste in sugar-cane production - low carbon, vegan friendly. Bin-bags are made from recycled plastics and reused as much as possible. Else-where compostable bags are used through-out.
Recyclable Waste
We use waste-sorting bins through-out the building. We work hard to separate and recycle as much as possible. All waste is removed & recycled after by ‘River Ridge Waste’ - Guaranteed nothing goes to land-fill.
Hair & Food Waste Compostable
We use waste-sorting bins through-out the building. Food waste is composted. Hair is now also fully composted. Guaranteed nothing goes to land-fill.
Non-recyclable Waste
We use waste-sorting bins through-out the building. Finally any small amount of materials left over that cannot be recycled/ composted are removed and incinerated for energy - expelled gases captured by ‘River Ridge Waste’.
Local
We love to use as many local suppliers as we can to cut down on delivery distance but also it's just good to support our business’s and communities.
Green Fee
£2 GREEN FEE [it ’s less than a cappuccino] Per customer allows us to do all these amazing things and continue to strive to implement our Green Commitment to you our valued client and to the planet. At the end of each year any remaining revenue will be matched by Andrew Mulvenna Hair and all the proceeds will be donated to two chosen NI Charities. Our monthly AMH E-Newsletter will inform you on all our progress. Team AMH