What the Project Is
Scrummi stepped onto the scene, arming salons and spas with game-changing biodegradable single-use towels. This project in the textiles industry showcases a true commitment to Sustainable Beauty and Sustainable Textiles. It all began after a chance conversation with a Scottish salon owner in 2008, when Scrummi founder Rob Cooper realised that the expensive and inefficient laundry cycle in spas and salons was a huge problem — for salon owners, for staff, and for the planet. In essence, the project aims to liberate the planet from laundry while offering a luxurious yet sustainable alternative to cotton salon towels.
Main Benefit
The benefits of the Scrummi initiative are hard to ignore. The key figures and facts include:
- Time saved by eliminating the laundry process
- Energy conserved throughout operations
- A 90% reduction in environmental impact compared to traditional cotton towels
- A genuine biodegradable, disposable alternative that drives both productivity and hygiene in the salon environment
- A bcorp score of 87.5 which further reinforces the commitment to ethical and sustainable practices
Sustainable Innovation
After 18 months of testing and researching products with a local group of salon owners, the first Scrummi Towel was officially launched in 2010. The mission was clear: create a towel that works better than a washable salon cotton towel, while reducing waste and supporting a cleaner, greener environment. It is interesting how a simple idea can quickly evolve into an eco-friendly revolution in the beauty and hairdressing industries — a fact that leaves many industry leaders, such as L’Oreal, Clarins, Toni&Guy, and Champneys, thoroughly impressed.
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing
Everything from manufacture to supply was carefully considered to ensure the entire life cycle had minimal environmental impact. It is important to highlight that 70% of Scrummi products are made within the UK. This not only enables close relationships with supply partners but also guarantees full visibility of the supply chain. The origin of each ingredient, from the fibre manufacturer to the wood source, is diligently verified. This ensures that the products do not contain wood from ancient forests or fibre from polluting factories — a crucial detail that underscores the sustainable ethos behind each disposable beauty towel.
Global Reach in the Beauty Industry
Over 10 years later, Scrummi has evolved into a global leader in offering sustainable salon solutions. Headquartered in West Malling, the project processes thousands of orders each month which ship from distribution centres in Peterborough, England, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The geographic spread ensures fast delivery while reducing shipping miles for European customers. Salons and spas across the globe now rely on these biodegradable salon towels, trusting that each disposable towel provides both hygiene and sustainability with a casual flair — making it easier than ever to integrate eco-friendly practices into everyday routines.
Project Impact
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by significantly reducing the environmental impact of salon towels
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by conserving energy and reducing the carbon footprint through sustainable practices
- SDG 15: Life on Land – by ensuring that resources like wood are sourced sustainably and do not contribute to deforestation
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – by showcasing how innovation can drive eco-friendly industrial solutions that reshape a traditional industry
The Future of Sustainable Salon Solutions
With its launch inspired by a genuine need within the beauty industry, Scrummi continues to push boundaries in the realm of Sustainable Beauty. The project started with a simple idea and has, over time, become synonymous with sustainability in disposable beauty towels, hairdressing towels, and more. There is a natural flow that comes with embracing both innovation and ethical manufacturing, and Scrummi encapsulates this balance perfectly… From on-site testing to impeccable supply chain transparency, the journey is filled with minor pauses of thoughtful experimentation and bold decisions. The disposable towels not only bring about significant savings in time, energy, and resources but also showcase that high-quality, sustainable beauty solutions do not compromise on performance or hygiene.
Industry leaders admire the commitment to a greener future and the unwavering focus on reducing the laundry-induced environmental strain. Each step — from research to product launch, and from meticulous supply chain verification to global distribution — exemplifies a dedication to creating a product that is luxurious yet earth-friendly. In today’s fast-paced world, where every action has the potential to impact the planet, innovative solutions like Scrummi help ensure that sustainable practices become more than just an option — they become a standard within the industry. The disposable beauty towels have become a hallmark of responsible consumption, making it easier for salons, spas, and the beauty industry at large to embrace sustainable ways of operating without sacrificing quality or convenience.
