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Green Spa Network Mission
GSN’s purpose is to bring sustainable operating practices to the spa industry, and to promote the natural connections between personal wellbeing, economic sustainability, and the health of the planet.

Vision
The Green Spa Network vision is to bring sustainable practices to the spa community. Throughout human history, people have been drawn to the nurturing power of spas. While today’s spa has come to mean many things to many people, we believe that the heart of the spa experience remains healing and that this healing should take place on both a personal and planetary level.

 

Goal
To become the resource the spa community has been asking for, one that will help spas and spa professionals to reap the financial and social benefits from implementing environmentally friendly practices in their businesses.

What constitutes a green spa?
By now most people are somewhat familiar with green business operations and the reasons for operating a business with the environment in mind. As with many industries in the United States and abroad, the spa industry is beginning to realize the impact it has on the environment due to the high use of energy, water and waste. In addition, the fact that spas are places that consumers seek out for stress reduction, detoxification, and skin care, places them in an excellent position to educate clients about the environment’s impact on one’s health and wellness. It is fitting then that spa operators are concerned with educating consumers about taking care of the environment just as they would their physical bodies.

In the United States, the spa industry is comprised of nearly 14,000 facilities generating 9.7 billion in annual revenues. Spas are a leading leisure industry and naturally suited to be at the forefront of the green movement. This industry typically utilizes environmental resources for a wide array of water-based treatments, laundry services and disposable items used in spa services making it a major consumer of water, energy, and natural resources. Adopting green practices not only reduces environmental impact, but also raises environmental awareness among spa clientele and contributes to the financial performance.