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PARTNERS IN GREEN SPARITUAL At SpaRitual, "environmental and social awareness" is more than a buzz phrase—it is the company mantra. "For us, being conscious is not enough. We are active participants in a global movement to change the way business is conducted, and are constantly on the lookout for ingredients and processes that lessen our impact on the environment," says Shel Pink, founder. SpaRitual's facilities are designed to conserve, says Pink. "The new roof installed at each facility has a reflective white coating to eliminate excessive air conditioning," she explains. "The SpaRitual's distribution facilities include skylights to minimize daytime energy use. EARTHLITE addition of skylights throughout the distribution facility minimizes da daytime lighting. In addition, light motion sensors turn lights on and off." Energy-efficient air conditioning is installed in office areas, and restroom toilets consist of low-water, gallons-per-minute certified units. Timers, sensors and thermostats also conserve energy, and automated process controls are employed to accurately regulate heating and cooling cycles in manufacturing. SpaRitual uses FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified materials to create its packaging, literature and marketing materials. "And we maintain relationships with print vendors who are FSC-certified," adds Pink. Pink believes that sustainability is a lifestyle and a calling, and stresses that SpaRitual is committed to spreading the word. "While we've always been green, we strive to be greener. We encourage our partners and customers to be more conscious about their business practices and buying habits," she states. "We don't look for a reward for our practices, as we hope that every business will adopt these types of changes." As a manufacturer of wood-based treatment tables, EarthLite is particularly sensitive to the issue of sustainability. The company utilizes only farmed and renewable wood sources ainforest in its products—rainforest od hardwoods or wood from old growth forests are never touched. And, to help maintain its carbon-neutral status, EarthLite plants a tree for every table it builds in its three global facilities. rials The other materials used in the company's tables are just as environmentally sound, from its CFC-free foams and PU vinyls, to its earthfriendly lacquers and glues. And within EarthLite's manufacturing operations, recycling is a foregone conclusion—and that includes wood scraps, aluminum, glass and paper products. EarthLite's efforts to minimize its impact continue, say its founder, Tomas Nani. "We made a number of Earth-friendly changes in our product line and sourcing, including our new, [trademarked) PVC-free NaturSoft and Nature's Touch vinyl lines and an Earthfriendly global sourcing network," Nani says. "We're proud of our efforts in this area and, of course, our work to harmonize with the environment will only increase with time." EMANI A Emani takes great pride in its Clean Beauty mission of providing ethically produced beauty products. "We believe in producing Emani products in the United States for better quality control, and keeping our jobs in America," states founder and CEO Michelle Doan. "We use clean ingredients that are free of harsh chemicals, parabens, dyes and animal derivatives." In addition, 99% of Emani's packaging is made from 100% recycled paper with soy-based ink, making its paper packing 100% biodegradable. "Reducing waste is something we take seriously here at Emani on a daily basis," stresses Doan. "Conservation practices should be exercised on all levels, from bottle/ can/plastic recycling to the re-use of cartons and packaging." For instance, all of Emani's excess paper packaging is shipped back to the company's packaging mill for recycling. The reward of these efforts is a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the environment. "We believe change can be huge when small practices are executed on a daily basis," Doan says. 42 DAYSPA | APRIL 2013 Skylights and insulating window coverings save energy at Emani's facility.