Sustainable Business Practices

This year we have embarked on a mission to incorporate sustainable business practices into our spa operations. We have partnered with Mass Energy Consumers Alliance a non-profit organization that will allow The Whole Body Spa to purchase electricity from non carbon generation sources. Our electricity will be coming from Hydro (74.7%), Biomass (24.4%), Solar (0.7%), and Wind (0.2%). This is a more expensive way to purchase electricity but it is our part to help reduce the effects of global climate change.

Small Steps
All our spa products are as natural and as organic as possible. They are paraben free, formaldehyde free and hypo-allergenic. Our new line of artesian The Whole Body Naturals bath products are made locally for us so we know only all natural ingredients are used. Our facility uses many floor and wall coverings that are environmentally responsible. Our cork flooring is harvested from tree bark and does not require killing any trees. The vinyl flooring in the spa therapies suite was chosen for its hypoallergenic and easy-cleaning features and the ceramic tiles in other areas are also easy-cleaning and very durable. The colors were chosen to create warmth and calm and the ochre colors in our fitness areas are said to inspire learning and positive thinking. All of this combined with room-by-room temperature control, three sound systems, EnergyStar appliances, and water-saving bath fixtures creates a people- friendly space. We also recycle or reuse every waste product, turn off electricity and practice waste conservation.

But what can you do?
(10 Simple Steps To Be Green)

1) Plant a pollinator garden to attract birds and bees. Do you know 80 percent of the world food supply is pollinated by birds and bees. The use of pesticides and habitat destruction is having adverse affects on birds and bees. Also make it a chemical fee garden and use only compost as fertilizer. kidsgardening.com

2) Stop using chemical cleaning products. Make your own cleaner from vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice. That's what we use. eartheasy.com

3) Get off junk mail lists. thegreenguide.com

4) Air dry your cloths. Run your washer on cold and only when it is full.

5) Recycle your gadgets and batteries. Technology has many ugly components and all major manufacturers are offering recycling programs. Staples offers a cell phone recycling program in partnership with Sierra Club. sierraclub.org, cristina.org, rbrc.org

6) Change to compact fluorescent light. They use 70% less energy and last 10 times longer. Available at Walmart. energystar.gov

7) Eat more veggies. Not only are vegetables more healthy they are less detrimental to the environment. It takes 16 pounds of grain to produce 1 pound of meat. localharvest.org, bearhillfarmcsa.com

8) Save a tree by using recycle paper, recycling every scrap of paper, or planting a tree. Trees help remove carbon dioxide from the air thus helps the planet stay cool. stopglobalwarming.org, arborday.org

9) Stop drinking bottled water and drink the water from your tap. It takes a lot more energy to produce bottled water. Did you know most bottled water is tap water, just filtered? Concerned about your tap water? Have it tested and then get a water filter if you need to. idealbite.com, waterfiltercomparisions.net

10) Find an Eco-Mate. Two recyclers are better than one. Check out eco friendly social networking communities. veganpassions.com, greensingles.com, ewsingles.com