GetUp’s latest campaign action: Ban the bombs:

As the international community is meeting in Dublin to ban cluster bombs – that saturate the ground with mini-bombs awaiting innocent civilians – our government is going out of its way to frustrate the process.

They’re calling for their own stockpile to be excluded – and for the treaty to be watered down. We’ve got just a few scarce days left before the fragile international agreement is drafted.

The petition calls on Kevin Rudd to support the ban without loopholes or exceptions…

• BIG W Men – Organic Apparel – I love it when big retailers educate the market on our behalf Big W doing organic cotton menswear.
• Little Bird Electronics Arduino Workshop – Just learnt about these fun-bots through a friend. Booked in for this workshop on 31 May – looking forward to letting my inner-child/geek have some fun.

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When I first announced here that I was restarting my efforts in the ethical clothing arena, I mentioned Nau as an inspiration, having read about them in an issue of Fast Company.

The news this week, of course, is that Nau have called it a day (more here and here).

Check over the fold for my further thoughts on Nau’s farewell.

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• Designing for the Social Web: the Book – Joshua Porter's book has been released – this is a must-read for me – will be grabbing a copy in my next Amazon order…
• Sustainable clothier Nau pulls the plug – "Nau Inc., the Portland apparel startup that tried to forge a new sustainable business model, said today it would cease operations." This is really disappointing news. Nau was a real inspiration for me.
• "Fuzu – Between Your Lines" T-Shirt @ RedBubble – My band now has a t-shirt! Printed on American Apparel tees and available in a range of colours for AUD$24.95
• Cutting-Edge Cardboard Interior in Greece – I really love the effect of this cardboard interior design.
• Optus scores iPhone: report – When the iPhone launched in the US I predicted a June 2008 launch. I'd hoped that 3 would get the deal, but it looks like Optus. Hopefully they'll have a kick-ass data plan… UPDATE: Seems initial rumours were jumping the shark: News Limited is reporting Vodaphone as the successful network.

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• Lovethreads – Australian ethical fashion retailer
• Frasers Broadway: Australia’s Greenest Development – Is this really going ahead? Looks like an amazing development, though the artist’s impressions leave a lot to be desired…
• Adidas Originals D-Nizza, re-made eco style – "Now that many of the classic Adidas styles are back in vogue, the label has chosen to re-release them in its Originals range. … the retro items are being made with environmentally conscious materials."
• Eco-chic no passing fad – "Green fashion is more than a passing fad. It's a lifestyle choice, says Cynthia Spencer, a trend-spotter from New York."
• Hemp given green light in Australia – NSW has just passed legislation allowing industrial hemp to be grown in the state. Pity that most of our processing infrastructure (spinners and weavers) have shut down – this could be a great crop for them to boost the industry.
• Handcut Australia – Re-fashion house creating one off pieces from vintage clothing.

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