Human Hair Could Be The Ultimate Recycled Material As Soil Conditioner, To Clean Up Oil Spills

Jackie Yong, the mastermind behind Soilz Alive, has come up with a hilarious catchphrase: "Hair is the new poop!" Yes, you heard it right. She has created a groundbreaking product that utilizes human hair to enhance garden soil. It may sound a bit wacky, but Ms. Yong swears by the benefits of her hair-based soil conditioner. Initially, Ms. Yong got the idea while working as a hairdresser, but it wasn't until she ventured into the world of compost that the magic happened. "I started collecting hair, playing around with it, doing research, and before I knew it, I was sucked into a rabbit hole," she exclaimed, chuckling. Believe it or not, hair contains high levels of nitrogen. That tiny strand of hair is a treasure trove of nutrients that can work wonders for the soil if the microbes can break it down. Recycling hair for compost not only prevents it from ending up in landfills but also provides an easily accessible soil nutrient. Those who have used Soilz Alive are ecstatic about their soil and plant health. And guess what? Hair is an infinite resource, so the supply is never-ending. You can have luscious locks and a thriving garden all at once! Scientific studies have proven the power of human hair mixed with compost as an excellent fertilizer for plants. According to the American Society for Horticultural Science, combining human hair with compost materials serves as an additional nutrient source for crops. The University of Northampton even conducted a study and discovered that enzymatic or microbial degradation of hair adds protein, carbon, and nitrogen to compost. Ms. Yong collaborated with a soil biologist to develop this hair-raising soil conditioner. But where does all this hair come from? Sustainable Salons comes to the rescue by collecting hair waste from beauty salons across Australia and New Zealand, preventing it from ending up in landfills. They also collect other salon waste products and transform them into cool items like sunglasses, coasters, and combs. Talk about turning trash into treasure! Can you imagine taking hair straight from a salon and plopping it into your garden? Well, it would take thousands of years for it to break down. Hair is no joke; it's stronger than glass! But fear not, Sustainable Salons has a special machine that grinds and pulverizes the hair to speed up the breakdown process. After that, it's all ready to be supplied to hair-enthusiasts like Ms. Yong in Bendigo, Victoria. So, next time you're at the hair salon and hear a customer say, "Please sweep up the clippings, I'm doing my part for the environment," you'll know they're not just being hilarious, they're contributing to a hairy revolution that's transforming gardens one strand at a time. Hair is no longer just a fashion statement; it's a soil superhero ready to save the day!