Andy Munns
Salisbury Transition City announced two more Salisbury Green Business Awards winners.
The awards recognise local businesses’ commitment to sustainability.
This free local award scheme celebrates companies that have adopted eco-friendly practices whilst providing the knowledge required to go further on their sustainability journey.
Join us in congratulating Stone Rose Hairdressing and The Secret Garden for their achievements on their sustainability journey!
Stone Rose Hairdressing on Fisherton Street has achieved a GOLD Green Business Award! Stone Rose has replaced their heating system with energy-efficient electric wall heaters, energy-efficient light bulbs and a new eco-friendly water boiler. All towels are washed at low temperatures using an eco-washing egg. At the same time, eco shower heads reduce water usage by 25% per client. They use eco-friendly, cruelty-free products, offering a refill option for their clients when they need a top-up. Stone Rose is also a member of the Green Salon Collective, meaning they recycle all materials, from hair to metal tubes, cardboard, plastics, and even salon foil.
The Secret Garden at Fisherton Mill has achieved a SILVER Green Business Award! The Secret Garden showcases the talents of local artists, all residing within a 15-mile radius. Discover unique and beautiful creations in the heart of the community. They also sell ethically sourced vegan soy wax candles, ensuring an eco-friendly ambience for their customers. They embrace their local community by offering gift bags sourced from other local businesses, making your shopping experience even more special. The Secret Garden carefully vet all suppliers, thoroughly checking their environmental credentials before stocking.
Since its launch in February 2023, over 40 businesses have engaged with the scheme. There were ten initial winners, with fifteen winners after utilising the information toolkit to make sustainable changes.
After engaging with the scheme, six businesses changed to a truly renewable energy supplier, and three changed their bank to an ethical one that doesn’t invest in fossil fuels and other unethical industries. These changes are one of the most impactful changes a business can make. Almost 90% of respondents had a dedicated recycling bin, and 22% of businesses who engaged with the scheme had done a carbon footprint calculation, which helped six companies to create and share their green strategies with customers on their website and with staff.
“We are delighted with the outcome of the Salisbury Green Awards so far. It has been brilliant to see that many businesses in Salisbury are already doing good things for the environment and are willing to learn more about what else they could do” – Eva McHugh.
