Researchers at Michigan Technological University are on to a simple, low cost solution to the complicated problem of keeping antibiotics out of water supplies. In a study of vetiver grass grown in antibiotic-laden water, they found that 95.5% of the drugs were removed from the water and taken into the plant tissue.
— From “Perfume Grass” Could Solve Problem of Antibiotics in Water Supply at Clean Technica.
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New at first-in-fragrance (Germany): Histoires de Parfums Les Tubereuses.
Today we’re helping Michaella. She’s a budding perfumista, and she’s looking for a sensual signature scent that will translate well from day to night. She would like to find something she can try locally, and she does have good access to department stores and Sephora. Her budget: $100 or less.
Michaella…
…is a nineteen year old college freshman majoring in English.
She says she is outgoing, friendly and creative.
She’s a city person but prefers Florence to New York.
She loves writing, dancing and spending time with friends.
Her style: girly, with a touch of boho…
From Caswell Massey, a fragrance brought back from the archives: Casma, “A bold fragrance that’s bound to turn heads. We’ve taken the scents of rose, jasmine and magnolia petals and touched them with vanilla and silken musk to create a unique fragrance that’s sophisticated and oh-so-feminine.” Shown here in bar soap (3 bars for $18) or talc (3.5 oz for $12)…
