What Make a Green Spa 'Green'?

We’ve been asked, “What makes you ‘Green’?” and “What can I do to become more green?”

General benefits of ‘Going Green’ include some of these factors: reduced health risks, improved public safety, improved thermal and acoustic environment, strengthened infrastructure, improved air and water quality, reduced solid waste, reduced dependence and use of fossil fuels, and promotes Alternative Energy Sources. To sum it up: it’s just the responsible thing to do.


Here are a few things Washington Green Spa and Wellness does to be a Green Spa:

• Use recycled paper product options whenever possible
• Use power strips in treatment rooms and office areas and turn off when not in use
• Use reusable or biodegradable options whenever possible with our food and beverage services- we would prefer to wash dishes than toss plastic cups away
• Use natural, non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning supplies instead of chemical base products. Our favorite line is Better Life www.cleanhappens.com
• Limit the amount of linens provided to guest, this is why you won’t get a robe unless you are receiving multiple treatments...and our robes are made out of organic cotton
• Purchase all condiments (creamer, paper goods, hand soaps, etc. ) in bulk
• Buy organic and fair-trade coffee
• Use a Smart Thermostat to automatically adjust temperatures when we are closed
• Use all LED lighting throughout the spa, including Exit signs
• Program computer monitors to sleep mode after 15 minutes or more
• Reuse previously used paper for in-spa memos, notes, scratch paper
• Reuse all packaging materials for shipping
• Have motion sensors in office spaces and restrooms to turn off lights when room is not in use
• Use only Energy Star appliances
• Use high-efficiency toilets
• Implemented a spa-wide recycling/disposal program
• Clean or change all air filters for HVAC every 2 months
• Use instant hot water heaters in treatment rooms to prevent excess water usage
• Use low VOC paint products
• Use online scheduling and client intake forms to cut down on paper usage
• Use 90% of our products throughout the spa are organic, eco-certified or fair-trade- including most of our linen, our skin care line, our massage oil, many of our essential oils, our salt lamps, our makeup line and more
• If you would like to take a water with you after your appointment- we have boxed water, not plastic

In the future, we would love to say we have solar panels (or even a wind turbine because it sure is windy up on this hill) and charging stations for electric cars...    

We are always looking for ways to become more Green and keep our list growing!
I hope you were able to grab a tip or two to implement in your own office, home and life. Feel free to share any tips you may have for us.