Tips for Greening Your Spa Experience and Your Life

The Green Spa Network, has suggested some environmental practices for your favorite spa, here are some great tips to green the spa experience:

Green Products

• Use skincare products made from natural, organic, and botanical ingredients.
• Investigate non-wax based hair removal techniques such as threading.
• Get creative with well-researched organic and compostable treatment options

Green Cleaning Products

• Use a steam cleaner, micro fiber towels

Green Furnishings

• Your spa should stock water coolers with biodegradable cups. or better yet bring your own refillable bottle
• Recycling bins should be placed near the cooler.
• Stock restrooms with biodegradable soap and toilet tissue made from recycled paper.

Green Tips for your home or new spas owners

• If building a new spa / home source furniture and building materials from small, locally-owned businesses or craftspeople and vendors who engage in fair trade practices.
• If installing carpet, use those made from natural fibers like wool, silk, and jute.
• If installing wood floors, use bamboo, reclaimed wood, or wood harvested from forests managed for sustainability.
• Only use non-toxic paints, adhesives, and cleaning solutions whenever possible.

Green  Operational Efficiency

• Buy in bulk to avoid excess package, shipping or gas use.
• Compost food scraps and other biodegradable garbage.
• Install energy efficient lighting.
• Install hand dryers to cut down on paper use. At home dry hands on cloth towels
• Install water-saving devices on faucets and toilets.
• Encourage staff carpooling or use of public transportation.