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 mindfully sourced ingredients.
The star ingredient in our best-selling Tea Tree line--we proudly use only 100% Australian tea tree in our product formulations sourced from its native home.
All of the awapuhi used in our Awapuhi Wild Ginger and Paul Mitchell products is grown and harvested on our USDA Organic Certified off-the-grid farm in Hawaii. The same family has lovingly cared for the grounds for over 40 years. Each awapuhi ginger plant is carefully grown and harvested using solar power, rain water and time-honored practices. The roots are washed by hand, then dried in a solar dehydration shed and ground into a concentrated powder that is added to our products.
A portion of each root is also replanted for the following year's harvest, creating a regenerative cycle. The roots remain dormant in the earth until early summer, when they begin to grow into the next generation of awapuhi ginger.
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 made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials,* low-profile caps designed for improved recyclability.
Tea Tree bottles and jars are not only made from 100% recycled material,** they also feature labels that were designed not to require removal for easier recycling and consist of an average of 94% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
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 the invigorating refreshment of our #1 best-selling shampoo, now reimagined in a convenient bar.
Check your local requirements for recycling guidelines.
#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, award-winning 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 award-winning 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.
*Bottles and jars made with 30-50% PCR and tubes made from 25% PCR. Retail sizes only. Excludes pumps and select caps, which are made from virgin materials. **Tubes made from 25% PCR and refill pouches with 30% PCR; excludes pumps, caps and closures. †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.
