5 Steps to Sustainability
Spa businesses should embark on a comprehensive plan with business policies that support sustainable development and allow a timeline for change to be communicated and delivered. Sustainability is a group of interrelated activities guided by ‘people, planet and prosperity’. Follow these five steps for a more sustainable spa business: 1. Set the intent Believe that […]
Sustainability initiatives: Pikaia Lodge
Pikaia Lodge is committed to sustainability by taking a holistic approach: social responsibility, environmental efforts, education and renewable energy. Offering a luxurious experience, seeking a positive impact on the Galápagos Islands. During the initial construction of the hotel, rigorous practices were implemented to reduce waste, using sustainable materials and adopting waste-minimizing technology. This approach reflects […]
Global Wellness Summit 2023: Day Three
Global Wellness Summit Day 1 Global Wellness Summit Day 2 Leaving the World Better Than We Found It: Lessons from a Small Country Sophie Howe, Global Wellbeing Advisor, Sophie Howe Associates, United Kingdom Our future generations need to be happy, healthy, and connected with nature. If we’re not thinking about planetary health and climate […]
Choose Well: The Sustainable Solution for Selecting Towels and Robes
Spas, wellness centers, and resorts invest a huge amount of resources in linens and laundering sustainable cotton or synthetic micro-fibers: making the right decision for the environment and the bottom line is critical. The goal in our industry is to create the best experience for guests, incorporating a complete sensorial journey – with touch being […]
GSN Planet launches GSN Greenspa Calculator app
GSN Planet is a global association with a mission to contribute to a vital and sustainable spa and wellness community. GSN Planet recently assumed an integral role in the much-anticipated worldwide release of the GSN Planet Greenspa Calculator, a sustainability measurement tool in mobile app form for spas. It is ever more vital that businesses […]
Post Pandemic Environmental Responsibility
It goes without saying that single-use PPE has been vital recently. When experts were initially unsure how coronavirus was transmitted, we utilized disposable items to minimize the spread. Unfortunately now, an increasing number of masks, gloves, and plastics are washing up on shores. The understandable need for disposable items came with consequences: a setback in environmental progress.
GSN foundation and Dazzle Dry introduce ‘promise to the planet’ campaign for earth day 2021
The GSN Foundation and Dazzle Dry have proudly teamed up this Earth Day 2021 to introduce the ‘Promise To The Planet’ social media campaign. Calling on members of the beauty and wellness industries together with consumers, the campaign encourages supporters to join forces in solidarity by painting their nails green and blue, snapping and sharing their one promise and painted nails across social media with the hashtag, #promisetotheplanet, in response to the urgent need to help combat climate change.
Wellness Living Communities
La Ecovilla includes permaculture gardens, fiber-optic internet, clean drinking water, and a community-owned alternative school. Located on the beautiful Rio Machuca, and surrounded by many old-growth trees and is a wildlife corridor of great value. The sewage and black water are processed in a biomass digester that produces methane gas that the community plans to bottle as fuel for the communal kitchen stoves.
GSN Planet launches covid-19 sustainability guide
GSN Planet (GSN) has launched a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the recent pandemic. The Guide has been written by GSN’s Sustainability Task Force and is available to the entire wellness industry.
Spas with Sustainable Initiatives: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
Sustainability is an integral part of the Tabacón philosophy. Our strategy is based on our internal conviction to safeguard the future. Our projects include the protection of our thermal springs and renewable energy, we feature an installation of 836 solar panels in our buildings.
Sustainable Fabrics: Noel Asmar Uniforms
Do you use natural or synthetic fabrics, and what motivates this choice?
The synthetics in our designs have been chosen specifically for Spa and Wellness, as they withstand the products used in these environments. All of our fabrics stretch for comfort, and are made for the way you move.
Sustainable Fabrics: Comphy
Do you use natural or synthetic fabrics, and what motivates this choice?
Comphy is made of a high performance microfiber, designed to withstand the rigors of laundering while providing a soft, lush feel, while also being eco-friendly. Microfiber is one of many synthetic fabrics that represent the majority of the world’s fabric usage, but only one percent of fossil fuel demand.
