Green Spas: What are the Benefits?

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Given what scientists are telling us about Global Climate Disruption and the amount of toxins we now have in our bodies, it is very encouraging to see a writer in a mainstream publication like USN&WR talking about supporting green businesses. We all benefit when we support green businesses which reduce energy, waste and the use of toxic substances.
My family and I always stay at green hotels when we travel on business or pleasure. FYI, we use BestGreenHotels.com and hotels that are Energy Star rated.
We also buy produce from a local farmer's market and eat at restaurants that offer locally produced goods, naturally raised meats (and dairy) and seafood that is not overfished or from the other side of the planet.
Voting with our dollars will help encourage the holdout businesses to shift towards more sustainable operations that are healthier for us all and better for the natural resource sytems which we are totally dependant upon.
These simple changes related to what we eat, buy and where we stay - as well as using less energy at home and using our cars more conscientiously are all that we need to do to avert the life changing situations that scientists agree we'll be facing in the next decade. Noone can support the argument that we can continue with the business as usual, mindless consumption path that some advertisers, Exxon/Mobil and Radical Right Wing talk show hosts would love us to blindly follow.

Ted of MA 4:16PM December 09, 2009

I certainly understand you're points about waste and littering at spas. And I can certainly understand the feeling it leaves you with, it makes me feel like a poor steward of what we've been given.
The thing that I think we should all find encouraging is the steps that are being taking to get more "green". It can't happen overnight. It takes a focused vision, some different thinking, and some new tools but we will get there and I think the end product will be even better then what we have now if effort and creativity are not sacrificed.
-Madison
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Madison of FL 6:20PM April 25, 2009

Organic Spa Magazine, a national consumer publication, that I launched in December 2007, is another really good resource for those looking for how to live a greener, more sustainable life through the wisdom that spas offer. Our tag line is: "Modern Green Living + Spa Wisdom. Check our the digital edition and let me know what you think! www.organicspamagazine.com. Thanks!

Mary Bemis of NY 8:03PM April 24, 2009

It's been a long road, but many spas are coming around and joining those which already have adopted green and eco friendly policies. It takes more than using holistic ingredients and offering clients a discount if they bring in their empty plastic bottles for recycling, that's for sure. Another resource for green spas is SpaIndex.com: Guide to Spas, which has had a Green Friendly spa section for quite a long time.

Kate of CA 10:45PM April 22, 2009