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NICE and nice events coming up

12. Aug 2010
This is looking to be a busy fall for those who want to soak up inspiration in the sector of sustainable fashion. First off the bat is an exhibit in Stockholm of the NICE collection: Couture by Nordic designers with eco-friendly materials from C.L.A.S.S. Followed by a NICE day in Copenhagen, and two very nice days in London!
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Register for the NICE conference now!

01. Jul 2010
September 23rd, 2010, the next NICE conference will take place in Copenhagen, with speakers: Sandy MacLennan (CLASS), Pernille Lind Olsen (Novozymes), Phil Patterson (Colour Connections) and Catarina Midby (H&M). The theme will be: A sustainable design process – the future of sustainable fashion.
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Care to air

30. Jun 2010
Levi Strauss & Co. is asking consumers to let all their good green laundry ideas hang out. Starting this month, green pioneers and inventors can submit original air-drying solutions as part of the company’s ―Care to Air contest, with the chance to win over 8,000 Euros in prizes. The company is looking for the next generation of air drying design ideas that will improve or replace the typical clothes-line. Design ideas will be accepted from June 1- July 31, 2010 and winners will be announced on August 16.
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Tax-breaks for being NICE?

16. Jun 2010
Different countries, different means of attack: In France they are about to make all apparel companies pay a flat fee which is ear-marked for waste-handling. But those taking eco-action, and ensure that customers return the items, will be exempt. In th UK, the British Fashion Council has suggested tax breaks for brands that champion an ethical attitude to fashion.
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Passport to sustainability?

12. Jun 2010
This was one of the ideas launched during a Cradle to Cradle seminar in Oslo recently, with EPEA Switzerland's CEO Albin Kälin as key-note speaker.
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