HotSpring manufactured by Watkins  Hot Tubs and Spas - Sovereign - Grants Pass, OR - Pool, Spa and Patio

We think Green in everything we do.

The Earth Smart^TM Spa

We're committed to building the most environmentally friendly spas, with a minimal environmental footprint.

• Our EverFresh® water care system decreases the need for chemicals, which is more friendly on the environment each time the spa water is changed. Your spa water can be repurposed for outdoor cleaning or irrigation, or used for fountains.
• Our Aria® and Vanguard® models are supported by an ABS substructure made of 100% recycled materials.
• Only a Hot Spring® spa offers 100% No-Bypass filtration, completely balanced filtration, and the advanced three-dimensional filtering technology of our exclusive Tri-X® filters, so the water in a Hot Spring spa stays cleaner, longer. Longer periods of time between water changes means less water wasted.

Think Green Manufacturing

As environmental stewards, we have made Green initiatives a part of our long-term corporate strategy, thinking Green in all aspects of our business.

• We conducted an Ecovaluation^TM event that identified projects for energy reductions that significantly decrease our carbon dioxide emissions - the equivalent of planting 374 acres of trees.
• Enhancements to our water system controls save over 1 million gallons of water each year.
• We recycle over 4.2 million pounds of materials each year.
• We are a SmartWay Transport Partner, committed to clean, more efficient transportation.
• The material used to wrap each Hot Spring spa contains approximately 50% post consumer recycled content and is 100% recyclable.
• We produce our own power 24/7, using clean-burning natural gas.
• We have dedicated "Green" and "Energy Efficiency" teams committed to continuing education, and implementing energy efficiency and Green practices.
• We are a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
• We have significantly reduced our use of paper by continually implementing new electronic communications and business systems.
• We print our brochures on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Paper with Green Power. FSC ensures that the paper in our brochures contains fiber from well-managed and responsibly harvested forests and Green power ensures that the brochure was manufactured with electricity in the form of renewable energy.

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