Ok… I’m not about to pretend that we’re the most environmentally thoughtful or Earth conscious group out there. Hell, if most of the world wasn’t handed to us in a “better carbon footprint” kinda way automatically we might not even really try that hard. But, from time-to-time we roll across something that actually makes sense… takes way less effort than most (no f’ing way I’m going to compost my own stuff)… and is done by a couple of dudes you’d blow the foam off a couple brews with. A few weeks ago we found one of these diamonds in the rough, reached out to them to see what their gear is all about… and are here to say the Jimmy Pocket Towel is pretty badass. And by “badass” we mean “Holy crap, why the hell didn’t I think of that… start my own kickstarter campaign… and save thousands of trees for my job?”.
The Jimmy Pocket Towel ($TBD) is a simple idea recognized as the pure brilliance it was, and turned into a future where we can all, literally, breathe a little easier. So… who is Jimmy, and why do we love his towel? In Their words:
In 2011, Alec Ramsey heard that his friend named Jimmy hadn’t used a paper towel in more than a year, opting to dry his hands on his pants instead. Inspired, Ramsey began sewing prototypes for a portable hand towel to help individuals reduce their own paper towel consumption. He called this new invention the Jimmy Towel. Alec partnered with local entrepreneur and green enthusiast Lee Johnson as they applied for a patent, trademarked the Jimmy Towel name, and secured manufacturing in the United States.
yeah… what you’re feeling right now is called a “Why didn’t I think of that” moment. Now you’re asking yourself, “What exactly is this Jimmy Towel and what makes it so special?”
Short Answer: It’s everything you want it to be… in the style and fashion you wish you could make it… and started by a couple of bro’s you would totally kick-it with.
Longer Answer: Jimmy Towel is a reusable, quick-drying hand towel that zips into a stylish, pocket-sized case for use whenever you’re not at home. I could ratt-a-tat-tat-tat on this ole’ keyboard of mine for hours about this sick little towel… or I can show you a well-made video with fun music and a super-clear message. Yeah… that’s what I thought too:
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Do you see the brilliance? Stop using paper-towels (which destroy all of those glorious oxygen making trees)… stop using blow-dryers (which are hella loud, annoying, and use unnecessary energy to dry your hands)… START using a bitchen little towel to dry your hands/face/whatever which you can simply and easily toss into the wash with everything else. You’ve now become a savior of all that we hold dear by doing one ridiculously simple thing. Really think about this for a second… taking NO effort on your part (aside from a one-time purchase and a small change of habit) you’re now part of the change.
Remember that one amazing dude that said:
You must be the change you want to see in the world. –
This is where we finally begin. Let’s BE the change!!!
- 51,000 trees are cut down every day to make paper towels.
- Most paper towels are not recyclable or compostable.
- 3,000 tons of paper towels go into landfills each day.
- The pulp and paper industry is the 3rd largest industrial producer of global warming pollution.
I mean COME ON!!! Let’s do this thing people!!!!!!!!
Now… before you get all high-and-mighty and start saying crap like “But White Glossy… these are just friends of yours and you’re just trying to get their Kickstarter thingy paid for”… listen up. They are 100% funded already! That’s right… this isn’t a slick palm greasing at your expense. If you want to give them money… hey, that’s up to you, but they are fully funded and ready to kick off with a US manufacturer (that’s right… I said Made In The USA!!!). I’m just saying you should jump online and buy a Jimmy Towel. Stick it in your pocket. Use it. and Make the World a Happy Place. Mofo.
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Final word: The WGUB fully endorses the Jimmy Pocket Towel!!!!
Let’s have one more fun video from the Jimmy Towel peeps:
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