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"The Greenest Spas Reveal their Secrets" - Day Spa Magazine
By Tracy Morin
The Southwest is known for its natural lack of water, and that's why Nirvana Spa & Gardens owner Carolyn Lee is especially proud of her facility's UV water treatment system. "Instead of going down the drain, our water is reused," she explains. "We even recycle the water used in our washing machines to irrigate our gardens." The efficiency doesn't stop there. Besides saving thousands of gallons of water per month, the system of reuse and recirculation allows the water to serve as a heating element, warmed to 102 degrees and radiating heat from within granite tubs in treatment rooms.
Eighty percent of the electricity used at the spa is wind-generated; cleaning and laundry products are natural, organic and chemical-free; low-flow toilets conserve water; compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, and solar and motion-detector lights, cut energy expenditure; appliances are energy-efficient models; and printed materials are produced on recycled stationery with soy-based inks.
Lee has a simple tip for other spa owners who want to get greener: "Every time you make a choice, ask yourself,'What is the most environmentally responsible route we can afford?" After six months or a year, you'll find that you've incorporated a long list of sustainable practices."
April 2011
The Southwest is known for its natural lack of water, and that's why Nirvana Spa & Gardens owner Carolyn Lee is especially proud of her facility's UV water treatment system. "Instead of going down the drain, our water is reused," she explains. "We even recycle the water used in our washing machines to irrigate our gardens." The efficiency doesn't stop there. Besides saving thousands of gallons of water per month, the system of reuse and recirculation allows the water to serve as a heating element, warmed to 102 degrees and radiating heat from within granite tubs in treatment rooms.
Eighty percent of the electricity used at the spa is wind-generated; cleaning and laundry products are natural, organic and chemical-free; low-flow toilets conserve water; compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, and solar and motion-detector lights, cut energy expenditure; appliances are energy-efficient models; and printed materials are produced on recycled stationery with soy-based inks.
Lee has a simple tip for other spa owners who want to get greener: "Every time you make a choice, ask yourself,'What is the most environmentally responsible route we can afford?" After six months or a year, you'll find that you've incorporated a long list of sustainable practices."
April 2011
US Commerce Association Best Santa Fe Spa Award
Absolute Nirvana Receives 2010 Best of Santa Fe Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
NEW YORK, NY, July 8, 2010 -- For the second consecutive year, Absolute Nirvana has been selected for the 2010 Best of Santa Fe Award in the Spas category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2010 Award recipients qualified as two-time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
NEW YORK, NY, July 8, 2010 -- For the second consecutive year, Absolute Nirvana has been selected for the 2010 Best of Santa Fe Award in the Spas category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2010 Award recipients qualified as two-time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
"Spa Greening is a Healthy Trend for Earth, Clients"-Bienvenidos 2008 Summer Guide
When owner Carolyn Lee opened Absolute Nirvana Spa and Gardens more than two years ago, she didn't set out to open a "green" spa. Yet, it didn't take her long to realize she wanted to run the spa in the same eco-friendly way she tries to live her life.
Now, whenever Lee needs to make upgrades or purchase supplies for the spa, she always has the same question on her mind: How can she operate the business in a more environmentally friendly way?
Lee has made a commitment to go green at Absolute Nirvana, and it seems she is not the only one taking a step in that direction. Spas locally and nationwide are beginning to understand the importance of becoming eco-friendly in an industry that often uses substantial resources.
Lee admitted the idea of "greening" a spa could be daunting. But, she said, the first step is the spas "to make a conscious decision to go green."
Greening the industry makes sense, she says, because, "people are going to spas for health and wellness."
Absolute Nirvana practices many basics when it comes to conservation, including the use of organic products for treatments, use of natural, chemical-free products for cleaning, and the use of solar-powered lights to illuminate the spa's outdoor gardens.
But perhaps one of its most expensive practices is the use of a filtration system that recycles water. Several of the spa's signature treatments include soaking in rose-petal baths. After each bath, the water is released into a large holding tank before it goes through a sophisticated filtration system. It is reused, and the water is purged just twice a year, Lee said.
Absolute Nirvana recently became part of a group of spas nationwide to comprise the founding membership of the Greenspa Network. The Sonoma, Calif.-based network was created last year by a group of people in the industry who'd been meeting informally for four years on the issue and decided more should be done to encourage environmentally sound spas across the globe, said Rosalind Robinson, project coordinator for the network.
As awareness has increased, the network has received more and more calls from spa owners wanting to know what they can do to go green, Robinson said. The network will eventually offer spas support and resources to help them address their environmental goals, she said.
Now, whenever Lee needs to make upgrades or purchase supplies for the spa, she always has the same question on her mind: How can she operate the business in a more environmentally friendly way?
Lee has made a commitment to go green at Absolute Nirvana, and it seems she is not the only one taking a step in that direction. Spas locally and nationwide are beginning to understand the importance of becoming eco-friendly in an industry that often uses substantial resources.
Lee admitted the idea of "greening" a spa could be daunting. But, she said, the first step is the spas "to make a conscious decision to go green."
Greening the industry makes sense, she says, because, "people are going to spas for health and wellness."
Absolute Nirvana practices many basics when it comes to conservation, including the use of organic products for treatments, use of natural, chemical-free products for cleaning, and the use of solar-powered lights to illuminate the spa's outdoor gardens.
But perhaps one of its most expensive practices is the use of a filtration system that recycles water. Several of the spa's signature treatments include soaking in rose-petal baths. After each bath, the water is released into a large holding tank before it goes through a sophisticated filtration system. It is reused, and the water is purged just twice a year, Lee said.
Absolute Nirvana recently became part of a group of spas nationwide to comprise the founding membership of the Greenspa Network. The Sonoma, Calif.-based network was created last year by a group of people in the industry who'd been meeting informally for four years on the issue and decided more should be done to encourage environmentally sound spas across the globe, said Rosalind Robinson, project coordinator for the network.
As awareness has increased, the network has received more and more calls from spa owners wanting to know what they can do to go green, Robinson said. The network will eventually offer spas support and resources to help them address their environmental goals, she said.
- By Erika Davila