Kelly Allen is finding there are challenges running an eco-friendly hair salon. (Julia Cook/CBC)

More Island entrepreneurs are starting up eco-friendly businesses on P.E.I., putting the Island at the head of the green business trend in Canada.

Joyce Kelly, a board member for the Organic Federation of Canada, which represents certified organic producers and businesses, said there is an increase in both fully-certified businesses on the Island, and in those selling uncertified green products and services.

"P.E.I. is quite progressive in this in Canada," said Kelly.

"There's a lot of people here who are really concerned about where they're living."

Green to Go

Jillian Archer has launched a cleaning service in Charlottetown with an eye on the environment.

Green to Go uses all natural products, with Archer mixing her own cleaning solutions.

"Good, old-fashioned H2O and lemon juice, olive oil, and baking soda that's aluminum-free," said Archer.

Kelly Allen at Tink 'n Ginger, an eco-friendly hair salon in Charlottetown, said green products are available for businesses, but finding products that work for all clients can be a challenge.

"Shampoos without sodium lauryl sulfate, for example, they react differently than other shampoos," said Allen. Sodium lauryl sulfate is the compound that makes soap and shampoo foam.

"For some people, it was not necessarily, an easy transition."

Despite the challenges, Kelly hopes to see more businesses start up on P.E.I. to with the goal of helping preserve the environment.