Why Swamp Mermaid Beauty Project Is a Green Circle Salon

At Swamp Mermaid Beauty Project, we have always believed that beauty should feel good for you and for the planet. As part of that commitment, we are proud to be a certified Green Circle Salon, which means we actively reduce our environmental footprint and keep beauty waste out of landfills. If you have ever wondered what that means or why there is a small three dollar Green Circle eco fee added to each appointment, here is the full breakdown.

What Is Green Circle

Green Circle Salons is an environmental program created specifically for the beauty industry. Their mission is simple. Help salons recycle and repurpose up to ninety five percent of their beauty related waste, the stuff that normally ends up in landfills or the trash.

This includes items like:

• Hair clippings
• Hair color and lightener waste
• Used foils
• Gloves
• Product tubes
• And so much more

Green Circle creates systems that allow salons to separate, collect, and ship these materials to facilities where they can be safely recycled, cleaned, repurposed, or transformed into new resources. What would normally be considered trash gets a second life.

Why We Chose to Become a Green Circle Salon

At Swamp Mermaid, we value artistry, education, and creating a space that feels good to be in for both guests and our team. Choosing to be a Green Circle Salon aligns with our commitment to responsibility, integrity, and community impact.

Being part of Green Circle allows us to do the following.

Reduce Waste in the Beauty Industry

Traditional salons send thousands of pounds of beauty waste to landfills every year. Through Green Circle, we divert the majority of our waste so it can be repurposed instead of contributing to pollution.

Support Cleaner Air and Cleaner Water

Leftover color, developer, and lightener should never be washed down the drain. Green Circle ensures that these products are disposed of properly, protecting Austins water systems and the environment we love.

Create a More Sustainable Future for Beauty

We are committed to leading the industry forward. As Austin grows and the beauty world evolves, becoming more eco conscious is essential. Being a Green Circle Salon lets us participate in positive change instead of adding to the problem.

Be Transparent With Our Community

Our clients care about where their money goes and what practices they support. Green Circle gives us a structure that aligns with the values of our guests. Sustainability. Responsibility. Doing better when we know better.

About Our Three Dollar Green Circle Fee

Part of participating in Green Circle is contributing to the systems and technology required to recycle and repurpose salon materials. To help make this possible, we include a three dollar Green Circle eco fee on every service ticket.

This small fee directly supports:

• Recycling and repurposing programs
• Waste management supplies
• Safe handling of left over color and chemicals
• Shipping materials to certified recycling partners
• Ongoing sustainability innovation within Green Circle

This fee is not a profit. It goes entirely toward keeping Swamp Mermaid Beauty Project sustainable, responsible, and aligned with high level environmental practices.

Little Steps Make a Big Impact

Being part of Green Circle is one of the many ways we make sure that the work we do behind the chair is just as thoughtful as the work we do in front of it. Every foil. Every hair clipping. Every ounce of product. It is all accounted for, recycled, and handled with care.

At Swamp Mermaid, we are not just creating beautiful hair, brows, and skin.
We are creating a more sustainable beauty experience for Austin, one guest at a time.