Yes, I realize that their is real news out there. Turkish troops are chasing Kurds into Iraq. Some 6,000 people are protesting the latest G8 summit in Germany. Thousands are fleeing a cyclone in the Persian Gulf. The popemobile was attacked by a lone loony. But you should be on top of that stuff already. I'm this is exactly why it is my job to bring you news of towels and pools.
So first, towels made from wood! How crazy is that? The towels are made of something called beechwood microfiber and the company claims that the towels feel as soft as cashmere. You can buy them online at where the site also explains:
"These towels are a great alternative to those made of conventionally grown cotton, a crop whose production takes an enormous toll on the air, water, and soil, not to mention the health of people living and working in cotton country. (For example, nearly 2/3 of all pesticides used worldwide are applied to cotton crops.)"
I cannot keep up with green/sustainable/environmentally friendly/eco-safe products. Is cotton really that bad or is this just a great new marketing strategy and useful way to sell more beech wood?
Our towel discussion naturally leads me to another related topic of summer—pools! You know how the Germans are leading the world in green living? That might not be true, who knows? But, a German company called Held Teichsysteme has developed a more natural way to enjoy pool life. They design natural pools and swimming ponds that use micro-organisms and living plant roots to filter the crystal clear water. Check it out at http://www.teichmeister.de A highly reliable engineer is investigating just how eco-friendly these pools can be so expect some more news on this soon.
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