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Explosive Ethical Jewelry

'peaceBOMB' Bracelets Embrace War-Inflicted Cities

— September 29, 2011 — Social Good
Nothing else can be so subtly engraved into our minds when it comes to war-inflicted zones than the peaceBOMB bracelets. Project peaceBOMB revolves around the war zone in Laos -- a well of war during the Vietnam conflict that was ongoing for nine years and is still ongoing today. The impact of the ‘Secret War’ carried out in Vietnam by the CIA is disastrous and disappointing.
 
A man from the area decided to use the scraps and metal pieces from the 250 to 260 million bombs dropped in the area to create spoons. He made spoons from the melted metal and hand-made molds from the wood and ash. Elizabeth Suda, a former fashion merchandiser who lived in the area, proposed that they could design and sell peace bracelets. Through the collaboration of spoon makers, RISE project and Article 22, the peaceBOMB bracelets came about in 2009.

Not only are these bracelets stylish, but the income from the bracelets are given off to the Laos communities that have suffered because of the war. The project is aptly called "Buying back the bombs."

Their mission is plain and simple: they diversify the income by distributing it to local artisans who are paid four times the local rate. Additionally, they grow capital that directly funds village development. This fund gives micro-loans to families and even funds electricity supply, education and other basic needs in the area. Also, for each peaceBOMB sold, they donate funds equivalent to one to fifteen square meters of land.

With mission and message, peaceBOMB is an innovative take on jewelry design -- get your "peace" of these bracelets.

Contact Information:
peaceBOMB Website
Telephone: 631 513 2925
Brooklyn, New York
USA
Trend Themes
1. Ethical Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and ethical materials and production methods for jewelry design.
2. Social Impact Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate social and environmental responsibility into fashion brands and products.
3. Community Empowerment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop initiatives that empower marginalized communities through economic support and development.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional jewelry manufacturing processes to prioritize sustainability and responsible sourcing.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion brands that take into account social and environmental impacts, promoting conscious consumption.
3. Social Enterprise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build businesses that prioritize social and environmental missions while generating economic value.
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