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GREEN SCENE Once your program is in place, it takes on a life of its own— new and unexpected ways to reduce water consumption will become not only commonplace, but a way of life in your spa. using them, more recent models have been met with great user satisfaction. • Fixing plumbing leaks as soon as they are detected. This is one of the many instances in which procrastination costs you—and Mother Nature—by the second. • Switching to dual-flush toilets. These systems release a relatively small amount of water to flush away liquid waste, and can therefore conserve hundreds of gallons per day. • Installing waterless urinals. To deal with California's chronic water shortages, some of the newest and most fashionable hotels in Beverly Hills have installed no-water or waterless urinals. Savings of up to 40,000 gallons of water per unit, per year, have been reported. • Irrigating vegetation with "grey water." Grey water from sinks may look dirty, but in many cases, it is a safe and even beneficial source of plant irrigation. Some super sustainable spas, including Stusser's, have even constructed wetlands to collect rainwater for use in treatments and showers. "The water is naturally filtered via beds of gravel filled with plants that cleanse it of contaminants," Stusser explains. The objective of spa water programs is not only to save water, but also to firmly instill a culture of water conservation to ensure long-term, continuing improvements. Keep in mind, when these initiatives are first instituted, people tend to be a bit stymied as to which water-conserving steps they can take. But once your program is in place, it takes on a life of its own—new and unexpected ways to reduce water consumption will become not only commonplace, but a way of life in your spa. "The most important thing is to start somewhere," Stusser reminds. "Gradually, you'll gain momentum." Klaus Reichardt is the founder and CEO of Waterless Co., Inc. He is also a frequent speaker on water conservation issues, and can be reached at klaus@waterless.com. A Breakthrough in HAIR GROWTH *The HairMax LaserComb is indicated to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, and promote hair growth in females who have Ludwig (Savin) I4, II-1, II-2, or frontal patterns of hair loss and in males who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV. Laser Light - Avoid Direct Eye Exposure dayspamagazine.com/freeinfo • Use FreeInfo #45 92 DAYSPA | JANUARY 2013