| COTTON ON |
| Written by Eva Anastasiu | |
| Wednesday, 29 April 2009 | |
GOSSYPIUM
Saturday 9 May 2009, 10am to 4.30pm, the council house, Bristol. A one-day conference exploring every aspect of this fascinating fiber and challenging us to find the most sustainable ways forward. The day is open to everyone with an interest, from fashion students to ethical consumers, from textile manufacturers to campaigners, from clothing retailers to certifiers, from development students to designers. Find out more about this amazing fiber, which involves over 100 million households globally in its production and many more in its design, manufacture, retail and consumption. Speakers include Lucy Siegle, ethical living and environmental journalist, Observer; Robin Maynard, Campaigns Director, Soil Association; Claire Durkin, BERR / DfID; Abigail Petit, Director, Gossypium; Barbara Crowther, Communications Director, Fairtrade Foundation. Talks and workshops will include first-hand accounts from Fairtrade and organic clothing pioneers, ethical fashion leaders, trade justice campaigners, big business and government. The day will finish with a vibrant debate from key speakers – and pledges for future action! Book here: http://www.bishopstontrading.co.uk/shop/products.php?category_id=173
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