Pro tip: Swap out those plastic capes, your shop's trash pile will thank you

I moved to reusable cloth capes a while back and the difference is huge. We cut our plastic waste by a ton and clients say it feels more upscale. Just toss them in the wash at the end of the day, it's simple. Honestly, sticking with throwaway capes just seems lazy now.

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richarddixon1mo ago

Totally! We did the same thing last year and it was a total game-changer. The clients love it and we're saving a bunch of money not constantly re-ordering plastic that just ends up piling up.

barbara_kim931mo ago

Yeah, @richarddixon, this shift away from single-use stuff is everywhere now. Like at coffee shops, more people bring their own cups, and stores charge for bags to cut down on waste. It's not just good for business, it feels better knowing we're not trashing the planet. Small changes really add up across communities.

michaelcooper1mo ago

Oh man, this reminds me of my local hardware store. They stopped giving out free plastic bags years ago, and at first everyone complained. Now people just show up with their own buckets or reuse boxes from deliveries. It's kind of funny to see someone walking out with a stack of light bulbs in an old cereal box, but it works.

troychen1mo ago

Exactly, the money saved on supplies adds up fast. My friend's cafe switched to compostable containers and their monthly order costs dropped by like 30 percent. Customers actually prefer it and mention it in reviews. It's a smart move that helps both the budget and your image.