In the Spa

Look into a variety of environmentally friendly options in your spa business. The following is just a start of where a facility can cut back.

• Monitor the number of towels needed, and conserve wherever possible.
• Invest in natural alternatives to strong chemical-based cleaning products. Nonchemical options, such as citrus oil, white vinegar and sodium triphosphate, are more natural and will blend with the existing spa aroma.
• Support the local economy by selling gifts from local artisans, as well as foods grown by the community.
• Explore local vendors, such as a lavender farm, to purchase essential oils, bath soap and flowers for bath soaks and other treatments.
• In 2004, more than 50 billion servings of tea were poured in this country alone.