From grocery shopping with reusable cloth bags to opting for beach cruisers over SUVs and participating in beach clean-ups, we've all been doing our part to save the earth and go green, one pedal and piece of trash at a one.

Even San Diego businesses are thinking of alternative ways to lower their carbon footprint by selling organic products and shopping local farms to spice up their summer menus. Spa Velia in San Diego has recently pledged to become part of the Green Spa Network, whose mission is to practice sustainable business tactics and promote sustainability throughout the spa industry.

Green spas will hopefully be the newest trend in the beauty industry, as the spa treatments and facility environment are actually healthier than at a standard spa. Green spas provide a better experience because of the elimination of toxins. You'll be able to have a more relaxing experience with the reduction of noise pollution and waste. The all-natural body treatments will be better for your skin and you'll leave the spa feeling balanced and more in-tune with your surroundings.

As a Green Network spa, Spa Velia will make efforts to conserve energy and water; use recycled materials to minimize waste; utilize natural and skin care products; and reduce the exposure of toxic substances to spa guests. Spa Velia has already started using recycle-able gift cards and gift bags, plastic drinking cups made from corn; green friendly laundry and housekeeping products; and is currently working on having only environmentally friendly and fair trade beauty products at the spa.

And if Spa Velia wasn't busy enough with new green tactics, the spa will be undergoing an expansion and will be committed to reducing their environmental footprint by using eco-friendly building materials.

Insider Tip: If you're already a Spa Velia VIP client, look for a green gift consisting of a reusable shopping bag and aluminum water bottle to help reduce unnecessary waste.