Equinox has long been committed to being environmentally sensitive in our club design and construction. Now we’re taking our commitment even further with an initiative that will benefit our members, our employees, and ultimately, the planet itself.
Eco-friendly, a new shade of green that we are introducing in all our clubs, will be driven by a few fundamental values:
· PERFORMANCE: Enhancing the member experience through cleaner air and water
· STYLE: Showcasing the latest in sustainable materials and products
· RESPONSIBILITY: Continually improving our environmental performance
Many parts of this initiative are already underway:
· For years we have carefully selected our finish materials (tiles, paint, wood products) to include low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), recycled and rapidly renewable materials.
· In every club we’ve switched to using low-toxic and natural cleaning products during work out hours, which improve indoor air quality while still maintaining our high standards of cleanliness.
· We are now using recycled paper in all clubs and in the corporate office, as well as have launched initiatives to reduce our paper consumption.
· We’ve signed exclusive partnerships with leading green technology providers including GE Water, Trion Air and Lutron lighting to bring the latest “eco-friendly” innovations to our clubs.
· Our Shops will continue to integrate multiple lines of organic clothing and sell eco-friendly re-usable water bottles.
Over the coming months and years, we will rollout the following initiatives in our clubs:
· We are implementing a national recycling program including recycling bins specifically designed and manufactured with recycled material.
· We will install GE Water filtration systems to deliver pure, great tasting water to our fountains and therefore reduce the waste from plastic bottles
· Trion air filtration systems are also being installed to purify the indoor air
· We will be moving away from energy-intensive incandescent lighting and using more efficient technologies
· New systems from Lutron will use “smart lighting” controls that cut back on lighting when not in use and harvest natural daylight
· Special showerheads will be installed to control water flow and deliver a luxurious, drenching flow, along with low-flow toilets and waterless urinals that reduce water consumption.
At Equinox, we understand that a commitment to a healthy lifestyle includes a healthy environment.