NEW YORK—Green Spa Network, a newly launched organization promoting the natural connection between personal wellness and the health of the planet, has formed an alliance with Organic Spa Magazine. The two advocates for eco-friendly spa experiences are collaborating to help spas and spa goers discover how they can incorporate sustainability into their businesses and everyday lives.
Michael Stusser, chair of the Green Spa Network’s board of directors and owner of eco-friendly Osmosis Day Spa says that “green spas are great spas” because:
• Green spas are healthier. By limiting toxins and reducing pollution, green spas provide a healthier environment; not just for guests, but for everyone in the community.
• Green spas are more relaxing. By putting aside the stressors of modern life, including noise, pollution, toxins and waste, green spas are able to offer a more balanced and relaxing experience.
• Green spa treatments are more effective. Treatments that utilize resource-intensive techniques and synthetically derived skincare products may produce quick results, but in the long run they might also cause damage to hair, skin and nails. Natural treatments are gentler and help ensure long-term health and beauty.
• Green spas put the body in harmony with nature. Green spas are tuned into the rhythms of nature as well as the rhythms of the human body. When nature and body are in harmony, humans feel healthier, stronger and more attractive.
• Green spas are good business. Although up-front costs for some greening programs may be high, they usually pay for themselves and start to provide savings within one to two years. For example, investing in low-flow showerheads and toilets will cost up front, but the savings in water use will continue well into the future.
Green Spa Q&A
What is a “green spa?” A green spa is a center for therapeutic healing and wellness where reducing the spa’s environmental footprint is a top management priority.
Where can I find a green spa? Right now there is no central listing of green spas, though the founding members of the Green Spa Network have locations in 10 different states.
Where can I learn more about green spas? Organic Spa Magazine (www.organicspamagazine.com) is the top resource for spa goers that want to learn more about organic and green spa experiences.
I own a spa and would like to learn more about greening. Where can I get more information? Visit the Green Spa Network website (www.greenspanetwork.org) to learn about upcoming programs. The organization does not currently have a general membership program but plans are in the works for a spring launch.
