Grooming Salon
Salon to Soil: Turning Haircuts into Healing
At Ruff Retreat, sustainability doesn’t stop at the shop. Our eco ethos runs straight through our salon doors — all the way to the soil.
We’ve teamed up with the brilliant minds at the Green Groomers Collective to transform something as simple as dog hair into something surprisingly powerful: a circular solution for the planet.
What Is Salon to Soil?
Every time your dog visits us for a pamper session, we collect the clean, untreated hair left behind. But instead of tossing it in the bin, we bag it up for purpose.
That hair is then sent to the Green Groomers Collective, where it’s:
- Reused for eco-friendly textile development
- Composted into nutrient-rich soil enhancers
- Kept out of landfill — and in the cycle of good
It’s a small shift with a big impact.
Why Dog Hair?
- 100% natural and biodegradable
- A renewable resource (thank you, shedding season!)
- Free from chemicals or flea treatments after a wash
- Perfect for composting and sustainable innovation
It’s fluff with purpose — collected from happy, clean pups like yours.
Why It Matters
Every year, tonnes of pet grooming waste ends up in landfills — where it serves no one. Through our Salon to Soil initiative, Ruff Retreat is proud to lead a zero-to-waste alternative that:
- Supports circular economy principles
- Contributes to the UK’s sustainable textile and soil health movement
- Gives back to the earth, naturally
You won’t see your dog’s haircut go to waste. You’ll see it become part of a greener future.
How You’re Part of It
By booking your grooms with us and paying an optional £1 Green Fee, you're helping to:
- Keep local waste out of landfill
- Support circular innovation
- Celebrate your dog's impact
It’s one small brush stroke in a much bigger picture — and we’re so glad you and your dog are part of it. Learn more by scanning the QR code below.
