If green is your jam,
then we've got you covered!
From the jump, Hive has been dedicated to bringing San Luis Obispo County a more sustainable and healthy beauty option. In 2011, when we opened our doors, we decided we would love to be the ones to pave the way and be the eco-stewards in an otherwise notoriously toxic industry. We knew it was possible, we followed our hearts and low and behold we are seeing a mass shift in our industry.
Hive offers a "clean air" environment which means no stinky odors or burning eyes. Our color lines are ammonia-free, PPD-free and formaldehyde-free. Our products are NEVER tested on animals and are Paraben and Sulfate free. We search high and low to bring you the newest and best socially and environmentally conscious brands that deliver optimum results. We are dedicated and determined to offer green beauty solutions so you can breathe easy.
MEET OUR GREEN partners
Who is green circle salons?
Salons create 877 pounds of waste every single minute. GCS is a company with a mission to provide green solutions to the salon and spa industry. They believe that small steps to transform each salon or spa, with the help
of customers and employees, over time, will make that green conversion possible and sustainable. They offer an eco- systems
approach that looks at recycling, energy, lighting, water, cleaning products and the re- purposing of hair, all parts of the salon or spa
experience. To do this, they have their own branded services, and also work with best-of-class green product and service suppliers.
They are also committed to giving back. Up to 5% of their pre-tax profits to work with local and international organizations to develop
and support programs that make creative environmental impact and lessons for positive change.
For more info on this extensive recycling program click HERE.
what gets recycled?
We divert 95% of our waste from going into the landfill by joining forces with GCS. Most of us have no idea that a good majority of the items we think are being recycled in our municipal land-fill recycling program is actually not! It costs the city too much money to separate all of the various items. That's where GCS comes in.
Here is a list of the items we divert from the landfill:
Metals: used foils, color tubes and aerosol containers.
Hair: composted with other organic waste, turned into bio-composite plastic, used for R+D new environmental technology, etc.
Unused Color: we collect all unused color to be either turned into clean energy or be separated into water and oil, clean water returned to our water systems, oil blended into fuel.
Plastic: includes color tube tops, shampoo bottles, water bottles, etc. is sorted, cleaned, ground up, and used to make new shampoo bottles.
Paper: paper, color boxes, shipping cardboards turns back into paper products or cellulose insulation.
Electronic Tools: broken blow-dryers, clippers, irons, etc.
People. Planet. Profit.
The California Green Business Program is a network of local programs operated by counties and cities throughout California. The goal of our incentive and assistance programs is to help local businesses conserve energy, water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and shrink their overall carbon footprint.
The program is funded by grass-roots contributions from local government and utility partners to make it accessible to small to medium-sized businesses in California. Certified Green Businesses exceed all environmental regulations, and implement specific practices to reduce pollution, save water, conserve energy, and protect human health.
For more information about the California Green Business Network, click HERE.
Hive is GOLD CERTIFIED THROUGH NAEFSS!
who is naefss?
NAEFSS works with salon industry manufacturers, distributors and other industry professionals, to assist businesses in achieving success in implementing eco-friendly initiatives. Services are provided for the following:
Creating an atmosphere of conscious sustainability
Providing a clear concise road map for implementing sustainability initiatives
Monitor and managing waste, energy efficiency and water consumption
Actively seeking out green technologies, suppliers and products
Document progress for monthly staff meetings and or annual reports
For more info regarding this 3rd party green certification program click HERE.