The New Year – and New Decade – are almost here. And, like every year, we start thinking about change and goals, aka  resolutions. This year the professionals at Flair are resolving to make some simple lifestyle changes to help our environment. We hope you’ll join us. Top Five Greener Decade Tips 1. Think outside the bag. Use the bag you carry for grocery shopping at more stores, in Continue Reading

You can make a difference and help protect our water, the earth, and the public health by the way you shop for clothes. Next time you head to the store, think about these. Earth-friendly Clothes Shopping Go Local. Buying local helps reduce carbon emissions and support your local economy. Go Organic: Organic and natural fabrics reduce pesticide use and help protect the environment and our water. Donate, Don’t Discard: Donating helps Continue Reading

Travel is a pleasure and luxury that most Americans enjoy. Yet it can have negative consequences for the environment. You can change that by following these guidelines, which will lower the environmental impact of your travels. Travel Green Look for alternatives to driving when practical. Walk or bike to a store or destination. Use public transportation in cities. Try an electric or hybrid rental car. If you do drive, Continue Reading

At Flair, we enjoy bringing new opinions and suggestions on clothing, style, and clothing care. This week, we’re sharing some thoughts from iconic New Zealand designer Kate Sylvester. Kate creates the Sylvester collections, handbags, shoes, and accessories. Recently, Ms. Sylvester disrupted the fashion industry with her “Repairs” initiative. The program helps the company do its part to minimize the volume of garments that end up in landfills. It also helps Continue Reading

Flair Cleaners is committed to sound environmental practices. It’s the primary reason we invested in the GreenEarth Cleaning process. It’s also why we provide tips and insights on living a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. And, it’s why we were so concerned to learn about microplastics and clothing. A recent report had some surprising information about how our clothing is contributing to ocean pollution in the form of microplastics. Continue Reading

All Flair Cleaners – Santa Monica, Valencia, Studio City, Redondo Beach, and Burbank, are committed to protecting our environment.  That’s one of the main reasons we use the GreenEarth Cleaning process.  We also prefer GreenEarth because it is safe for our employees, you, and your clothes. Liquid Sand The GreenEarth Cleaning process uses liquid silicone in place of petrochemicals. Essentially liquefied sand, silicone is non-hazardous and non-toxic to Continue Reading

All Flair Cleaners locations – Burbank, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Studio City, and Valencia – use the GreenEarth Cleaning process when cleaning your clothes. We are often asked what makes GreenEarth so good for your clothes. The GreenEarth cleaning process uses liquid silicone in place of petrochemicals. Essentially liquified sand, silicone is non-hazardous and non-toxic to the environment. When released to the environment, it safely breaks down into Continue Reading

In honor of Earth Day, we want to share a few ways  to go green by reducing waste and reusing items at home. Buy refillable spray bottles that can be refilled from large containers to reduce waste and save money. Use a microfiber cloth, which can take the place of 60 rolls of paper towels before it needs to be replaced. Stash leftovers in reusable containers instead of Continue Reading