The hairy waste problem

Pet hair doesn't
have to become rubbish

Grooming salons sweep up huge amounts of pet hair every day. Across UK and Irish grooming businesses, thousands of tonnes could be entering general waste every year.

2,500+

tonnes of pet hair are thrown into general waste every year.

That's thousands of tonnes of material with potential uses being treated as rubbish simply because groomers haven't traditionally had another option.

So what could happen to it instead?

By separating pet hair from general waste, it can be collected and put to better use through recycling and reuse projects.

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Pet hair can help

Clean up oil spills

Hair is naturally adsorbent and can be used in projects designed to help capture oil from spills in waterways and marine environments.

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Pet hair can help

Grow plants

Pet hair can be used in growing and soil projects, helping retain moisture and finding another useful life instead of being thrown away.

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Pet hair can become

New materials

Hair can also be explored as a raw material for yarn, textiles and other innovative products, giving grooming waste a completely different destination.

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WHERE YOUR CLIENTS PET'S HAIR COULD END UP...

Explore all 10+ recycling projects

  • Cleaning up Oil

  • Felted Hair Mats

  • Composting

  • New Materials

  • Potting Felt

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Green profits

Could sustainability pay for itself?

Many Green Groomers add a small optional Green Fee to each appointment to generate extra revenue and fund a zero-to-landfill business. Use the sliders to see what this could generate in extra revenue and potential profit per year.

✓ Help fund your recycling
✓ Reduce reliance on general waste
✓ Create a positive impact with every groom
Quick note These figures are estimates based on the information you enter.
Your numbers

Calculate your Green Fee profit

Choose the percentage of appointments where the Green Fee is collected.

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Select the optional amount added to each appointment.

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Enter your average number of weekly appointments.

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Your estimated yearly results
Green Fees raised £1,200 estimated additional annual income
Recycling investment £693 to fund annual boxes
Leftover profits £507 after recycling (with a membership)
At these settings, your Green Fee could raise approximately £1,200of additional revenue per year.
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READY TO BECOME AN ECO PAWSITIVE GROOMER?

All you need to do is buy a Returns Box and start collecting hair. Grab yourself a poster and our free social media images too.

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GOT A QUESTION? WE'RE ALL EARS...

FAQs

What is Green Groomers Collective?

Green Groomers Collective helps pet grooming salons recycle dog and pet hair that would otherwise go to landfill. We provide an easy collection service so groomers can divert their grooming waste into a range of sustainable recycling projects across the UK.

How much can I profit?

The average grooming salon, where 100% of clients pay a Green Fee, profits over £50 per box (dependent on VAT and taxes). The main thing is that your recycling costs are covered, and you will also save money on your general waste service. Even if not all of your clients pay a Green Fee, you should cover the majority of your cost. Use the calculator below to get a more accurate estimate!

How does pet hair recycling work?


Simply order one of our Returns Boxes, collect clean pet hair as you groom, and when the box is full, seal it and arrange a free return using the included shipping label. We then sort and send the hair to our recycling partners for reuse.

Why should groomers recycle pet hair?


Every year, large quantities of pet hair are disposed of as general waste. Recycling pet hair helps reduce landfill waste, supports innovative environmental projects, and gives your salon a meaningful sustainability story to share with customers.

Can mobile dog groomers join?

Absolutely. Whether you work from a salon, home studio, or mobile grooming van, our Returns Boxes are designed to make recycling simple wherever you groom.

Where is Green Groomers Collective Available?

Nationwide across the UK, and in Ireland.

Why shouldn't pet hair go to landfill?

When pet hair is thrown away, it becomes another waste product entering landfill or energy-from-waste facilities. In landfill, bags of pet hair will release methane - a very potent greenhouse gas. Recycling keeps this natural material in circulation and supports more sustainable alternatives.

Can cat hair be recycled too?


Yes. We accept both dog and cat hair, provided it is clean and free from contamination.

We accept hair from all breeds. Different hair types simply have different recycling opportunities depending on their characteristics.

Does the hair need to be clean?


Hair should be clean and flea-free. We cannot accept contaminated materials, rubbish, sharp objects or excessive moisture inside the Returns Boxes.