In just a decade, sustainable design has gone from obscurity to the international spotlight. This year, a series of sustainable design competitions across the globe are set to keep it front and center.

3. Red Carpet Green Dress
"What are you wearing?" may be the most asked question of celebrities on the red carpet, which is why it makes perfect sense to pair an A-list gal with a gorgeously designed "green" dress. This was part of the impetus behind Suzy Amis Cameron's Red Carpet Green Dress competition, which gives one lucky designer the opportunity to have his or her dress worn at the Oscars -- arguably one of the most highly anticipated events of the season. "In just three years, Red Carpet Green Dress has become an internationally recognized design contest that honors both environmental consciousness and glamour," says Suzy. "We're demonstrating that sustainability and great design can go hand in hand -- with a surprise actress wearing the gown on the single most[...]

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