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Guests who book a spa treatment at Lather day spa in New York City are privy to a lush living wall that's located in the spa lounge. Conceptualized, designed, and implemented by Alan Darlington, a Canadian biologist and ecological pioneer, this just may be the first wall like this in the U.S., says company spokeswoman, Lori MacGregor. "As a natural skin-care brand, we wanted to implement some element that reflected our commitment to plant-based ingredients," she explains. An interior "plantscape," the living wall is not only a pleasure to look at, it improves the quality of indoor air by removing common contaminants found in the living environment. "A hydroponic wall contains a range of plants specifically selected for use in the system," says MacGregor. "Air is actively moved through the wall and the biological components degrade pollutants into their benign constituents of water and carbon dioxide. Cleaner air is then distributed throughout the space." The day spa also recently introduced a recycling initiative in which customers who bring back empty bottles and jars of Lather product receive 10 percent off their next purchase.
www.latherspa.com - Margaret Coventry