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Honestly, I don't know what goes on in spas. To me, it seems like you give the spa a few hundred bucks and they dunk you in mud, put pickles on your eyes and give you a back rub. There might be some hot tubs and nail files involved at various times, but I'm only speculating.
Despite my spa ignorance, I am knowledgeable enough to help others find a spa that operates in an eco-friendly manner. The Green Spa Network has a database of eco-friendly spas. Here are the GSN's prerequisites for being a green spa.
Taken From the Green Spa Network
- Strives to conserve energy and water resources.
- Is committed to using materials that can be recycled, follows recycling practices, and is always looking for ways to minimize waste.
- Utilizes natural and organic skin care products.
- Believes that it has a responsibility to guests and to the planet to reduce exposure to toxic substances and to minimize hazardous waste generation.
- Is open to learning and adopting new environmentally friendly strategies and techniques.
- Shares its concern for the Earth's well-being with guests.
The Spa Index also has a listing for eco-friendly spas.
For more green spas you can check out Discover Spas with Julie Register. Their database is small, yet easy-to-read and quickly accessible.
Even if you don't live near any of these green spas, you can call all the spas in your area and ask them if they use any of the tenets laid down by the Green Spa Network. And, if you want to be pushy about it, you can give them a copy of the GSN's "How to Go Green For Spas Guide."
