Sustainability at Spitz Groom

Our Commitment to Sustainability

For us, sustainability isn’t just a passing trend—it’s a core belief. We only have one Earth, and we all share the responsibility to protect and nurture it so future generations can enjoy a healthy, thriving planet.

As part of this commitment, we wanted to share some of the ways we’re putting our values into action. While sustainability is an ongoing journey and this list may not cover everything, we hope it gives you a genuine insight into what we’re doing.

1. Diverting Waste from Landfill

We make every effort to keep waste out of landfill by using local council recycling programs, container deposit schemes for bottles and cans, and composting where possible.

Dog hair/fur is collected for composting and also set aside for local spinning and crafting projects. At your request, we can even have your dog’s fur spun into a wool-like fibre and crafted into a keepsake item of your choice.

2. Solar-Powered Climate Control

Our salon building dates back to the early 1900s, with double-brick walls, high ceilings, and no insulation—which means it can get very hot or cold.

To keep both humans and dogs comfortable, split-system air conditioning is essential. These can be power-hungry, but we now run ours almost entirely on solar power during the day. On cloudy days, we can switch to grid power—but most of the time, the sun has us covered.

(Yes, we think that’s pretty “cool” ❄️—pun intended!)

3. Energy-Efficient Lighting

One of the first upgrades we made when moving into the salon was switching to LED lighting. This change alone has reduced our lighting energy use by around 85%—a simple step with a big impact.

4. Ethical Food Choices

Sustainability goes beyond our own actions—it also shapes how we choose our partners. We source meals and treats from suppliers who use sustainable and ethical farming practices.

5. Eco-Friendly Packaging

Our retail orders are packaged with recycled and reused materials wherever possible. If your order arrives in a box or with bubble wrap that doesn’t look particularly “eco”, it’s most likely being reused to reduce waste.

6. Sustainable Consumables

Even the small things matter. For everyday essentials like toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, and dog poop bags, we choose sustainable options—thanks to our friends at Who Gives A Crap.

Looking Ahead: Our Future Sustainability Goals

These are ideas we’re exploring for the future. They’re not yet in place, but we’d love your thoughts:

Offsetting the carbon footprint from postage
Composting dog waste
Expanding our solar system with more panels and possibly an inverter to store and redistribute excess power
Installing water tanks and a filtration system to recycle rainwater

If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!