Kerala’s Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) has announced a new initiative to convert hair waste into organic fertiliser, addressing the growing issue in the state’s cosmetics sector. With around 125 to 130 tonnes of hair waste generated monthly by over 40,000 salons, beauty clinics, and barber shops, the move comes in response to long-standing concerns from industry stakeholders.
The initiative, set to launch on January 1, 2025, follows protests from the Kerala State Barber & Beautician Association, which represents 28,000 members. The association had raised concerns after the Haritha Karma Sena (HKS) began collecting non-biodegradable waste but excluded hair waste.
The LSGD has partnered with Ashlogix, a Palakkad-based company that has developed a process to turn hair waste into fertiliser. “We aim to process 150 tonnes of hair waste per month,” said Yousuf K.K., founder of Ashlogix. The company has been working with 11,000 businesses over the past five years.
The initiative promises a sustainable solution to the growing environmental issue as Kerala’s grooming sector continues to thrive.
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