5 Ways To A More Sustainable Hair Care Routine
Earth Month is a great opportunity to celebrate our planet and renew our commitment to its regeneration. However, it's crucial to recognize that sustainability isn't just a one-time event; it's an ongoing journey that requires continuous dedication and effort. As we commemorate Earth Month, let's also pledge to carry forward the spirit of sustainability, striving to make a lasting positive impact on the environment.
#1 Be Mindful of Ingredients
Feel good about what you put on your hair by choosing products that are crafted with responsibly sourced ingredients.
Our Clean Beauty Collection is formulated with four organic botanicals (Denseflower Mullein, Helichrysum, Yellow Chamomile and Flax Seed) that are grown on a biodynamic farm in Italy. This holistic approach to agriculture respects farmland as an integrated, living organism and helps protect our planet.
The star ingredient in our best-selling Tea Tree line, 100% Australian tea tree, is sourced from a farm in Australia that is certified for their responsible sourcing and harvesting practices.
All of our awapuhi used in our Awapuhi Wild Ginger and Paul Mitchell products is grown and hand-harvested on our farm in Hawaii that uses solar power and captured rain water. Learn more about our farm here.
#2 Think About Packaging
Consider how your hair care products are packaged before purchasing them. What is the packaging made of? Is it recyclable?
Paul Mitchell packaging is transitioning to post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and low-profile caps. Bottles and jars will be 50% PCR and tubes will be 25% PCR by 2026.*
Tea Tree has transitioned to clear post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging** featuring labels that were designed to help improve recyclability.***
Clean Beauty products (except for Color Depositing Treatment tubes) are packaged in bio-based plastic made from 90% sugarcane†.
Or swap bottles for bars with our Tea Tree Special Shampoo Bar. Packaged in a carton made of recycled materials and zero plastic, it features all of the benefits of our #1 best-selling shampoo in a convenient bar form.
#3 Recycle Your Empties
#4 Opt For Reusables
Recycling is only one way to reduce waste to landfill—reducing the amount of waste generated in the first place is another impactful option!
Made with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, refill pouches from Tea Tree and Paul Mitchell help to reduce waste to landfill, water use, plastic use and greenhouse gas emissions.†† Plus, less packaging saves space and money with a cost savings over bottles.
They’re the perfect companion to our reusable aluminum bottles that are pre-filled with our best-selling, tingle-inducing Tea Tree Special Shampoo and Conditioner.
#5 Responsibly Dispose of Your Old Tools
Do you know where your old or broken tools go? Help us keep them out of landfills by recycling with Homeboy Electronics Recycling.
More Ways to Get Involved
Plant a tree for free. Visit the Reforest'Action website and select a location where you want to plant a tree. You’ll receive an email certificate as confirmation! Learn more about our tree planting initiative here.
Want to learn about our sustainability efforts? View our scorecard here.
*Excludes caps and closures. ** Bottles and jars made from 100% PCR; tubes made from 25%. Excludes pumps, caps and closures, which are made from virgin materials. ***Compared to green plastic packaging. Check your local requirements. †Excludes closures (caps, sprayers, pumps). Check your local requirements. ††PTIS Streamlined Life Cycle Assessment Comparison of Tea Tree Pouches vs. Tea Tree liter bottles based on 3rd party evaluation using EcoImpact-COMPASS®. Based on U.S. data. †Excluding caps/closures/pumps. Check your local requirements for recycling guidelines. †Excluding caps, closures and pumps which are made from virgin materials.