Crystal River Spas is Environmentally Friendly
There has never been a more crucial time to be environmentally conscious. At Crystal River Spas, we pride ourselves in providing the most sustainable products and services possible to our customers. In 2008, our efforts resulted in 4.2 million pounds of recycled material, and we hope to exceed this number in 2009. We strive every day to make "green" initiatives part of our lives and business practices, and are pleased to pass this tradition on to our customers.
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CRS Green Footprint
• Since we installed two Waukesha natural gas fired generators in 2001, CRS has produced our own power, 24/7, achieving an overall reduction of 5.3 million kWh since the system was put into place.
• Our old roofing was replaced with high-reflection, Energy Star Rated roofing.
• We installed a new HVAC system and updated our IT Data Center, including the installation of "virtual servers," which are expected to provide an annual savings of 198,570 kWh and a CO2 emission reduction of 147 metric tons.
• All water system level controls have been adjusted and upgraded, resulting in an estimated savings of 1,244,000 gallons per year, and over 15,000 kWh.
• Our show room is self-heating, using outside sunlight to generate heat.
• CRS offers shoppers optional reusable shopping bags for small purchases.
• We are the valley's leader in chemical-free water care, which significantly reduces the amount of chemicals that enter surrounding water sources.
• We utilize light timers and motion sensors to prevent our fluorescent lights from being left on, and use and recycled paper and office supplies whenever possible.
• CRS provides a company bike for staff to use around town.
Discover the Difference
• CRS spas are the most energy-efficient in the industry. Beneath the spa cabinet are multiple layers of high-density foam that minimize heat loss. These allow the water temperature to be maintained at a constant temperature, eliminating expensive heating and cooling cycles.
• Hot Spring spas feature environmentally-friendly water care systems that keep the water cleaner, longer. Our spas offer 100% no-bypass filtration, meaning that all water passes through the filter before it enters the spa.
• We reuse and recycle whenever possible. In order to minimize impact on local landfills, CRS recycles all major components of used spas and customers' old tubs for free.
• Watkins Manufacturing, the world's number one seller of portable spas and maker of Hot Spring® Spas, was recently awarded a Flex Your Power Award for leadership in energy efficiency.
The Little Things Make All the Difference!
• All our office paper, newspaper and magazines are shredded & recycled via Paperwise recycling service.
• We only purchase and use recycled paper in our office.
• All ink and toner catridges are recycled with the manufacturer.
• We offer email and online billing to our customers for paper-free service.
