A SOMERTON eco-firm is inviting hairdressers and barbers to make a switch from disposable plastic and trial their new recyclable capes made of sugar cane waste which launch this month (November 2021).
Due to demand, CARTIM Recyclables has increased its range of recyclable PPE to include gowns, aprons and the latest addition of capes to protect hairdressers and barbers while also benefitting the planet.
Carole Champion, Director, says: “We’d like to take this opportunity to encourage those working in the personal care industry to get in touch and find out how we can help them make an eco-friendly switch to fully recyclable gowns, aprons and capes made of sugar cane waste.
“By making a switch to recyclable PPE, hairdressers and barbers can protect their clients from hair, water and colour while also reducing their carbon footprint.”
CARTIM Recyclables has already helped several salons in Somerset trial and make the switch from single use plastic and that it can continue to help businesses reduce their waste and choose more sustainable options.
Carole adds: “We’ve already worked with some amazing salons that are looking to improve their green credentials and we’re excited to help even more companies as we continue to grow as a business.
“Our Polyair™ products not only offer the benefit of great protection and high levels of hygiene, they reduce general costs as they are recycled as opposed to washed. The cost of washing fabric gowns after every use is something that can really add up for businesses so there are multiple benefits from choosing recyclable products that don’t cost the earth.
“We look forward to providing our planet-positive products to even more hairdressers and barbers in the coming weeks and months. People can find out more by calling us on 01458 272057 or by visiting www.cartimrecyclables.co.uk. We’re happy to deliver samples for people to see and feel.”
Made from Polyair™, its gowns are the only 100% recyclable, carbon neutral material currently available and are PAS2050 carbon neutral certified.
Carole continues: “This is truly the greenest material we know of and it will help hairdressers and barbers improve their green credentials and dramatically reduce their carbon footprints.
“Polyair™ is a soft, clear material that provides a commercially viable alternative to standard polythene. It is bio-based and is made from sugar cane waste. It’s the process of photosynthesis as the plant grows that makes this material carbon neutral and our product 100% recyclable.”
Polyair™ is manufactured in Witney, Oxfordshire and extruded, cut and packed exclusively at the CARTIM factory in Somerset, resulting in a ‘Made In Britain’ product.
Capes are available in two sizes and customers can choose between 80cm x 120cm or 60cm x 120cm.
Every business that buys the gowns will receive a certificate stating that for every 100kg of Polyair™ used, 260kg of CO2 is prevented from entering the atmosphere.
CARTIM Recyclables is the sister company to Needles and Pins (UK) Ltd and Tica Lily Ltd.
Carole adds: “Tica Lily is another exciting venture of ours that we’ve just launched too offering wonderful household and clothing collections made from 100% linen.”
The team at CARTIM Recyclables cut and pack its gowns in its Somerton factory, then deliver and collect the used items from its clients for recycling.
For more information about CARTIM Recyclables, which is based in Somerton, please call 01458 272057 or visit www.cartimrecyclables.co.uk.
