"Because many salon workers are Vietnamese and have limited English speaking skills this project provides training in Vietnamese. Partnering with Environmental Coalition of South Seattle adds direct community contact, credibility and language resources. The results of this direct community outreach has seen a 60% increase in salons (300 + employees) using personal protective equipment and handling their chemicals in a safer manner. ECOSS has been vital to the success of this project."
Laurie Foster King County, Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
ECOSS visits businesses to share information with nail salon owners and technicians. To date, we have worked with 120 salons, distributors, and beauty schools in South Seattle.
Training
ECOSS hosts training sessions offering information on: Safe work practices, salon ventilation, salon products & product storage, safer, less toxic nail products, proper waste disposal and financial incentives.
Educate Community
Through community events, festivals, local media and newspaper articles, we work to increase community awareness of nail salon issues and healthier alternative products.
Contact Info
For Nail Salon Inquiries,
Contact Tram Duong
tram(at)ecoss.org
