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An environment spa, also called an eco-spa or green spa, is a wellness facility that integrates environmental sustainability into its design, operations, and services. The aim is to reduce resource use and environmental impact while maintaining high standards of safety and guest comfort.

Design and operations commonly emphasize energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction. Features may include energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; LED lighting; renewable energy sources such as solar panels; rainwater harvesting and low-flow fixtures. Interiors favor non-toxic, low-VOC materials, natural lighting, good ventilation, and biophilic elements like plants. Waste programs prioritize recycling, composting, and the use of recyclable or refillable packaging.

Treatments and product use typically rely on organic, natural, or locally produced ingredients, with preference for cruelty-free and fair-trade suppliers. Spas may offer botanical extracts, edible oils, and herbal therapies, avoiding synthetic fragrances and controversial chemicals where possible.

Certifications and standards for eco-spas vary by region, with examples including Green Spa Network certification programs, LEED or other green-building ratings, and EarthCheck or Green Seal criteria for products and operations.

Market reception notes that consumers increasingly seek sustainable wellness experiences, though higher upfront costs and challenges in measuring environmental impact can pose barriers and raise concerns about greenwashing if standards are not transparent.