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Artillery Ecotecture

The London Olympic Stadium is a first in Eco-Crime Fighting

— January 21, 2010 — Eco
The 2012 London Olympic Stadium is being made from over 52 tonnes of confiscated firearms. The massive collection of guns, knives and bullets collected by Scotland Yard is going to be melted down and put to good use in the sustainable project. It's a first in eco-crime fighting architecture.

The London Olympic Stadium isn't the only upcycled project by Britain's police force, which has been on a mission to go green. British metro police recycled 28 tonnes of spent bullets from London shooting ranges to fabricate fashionable photo frames and jewelry.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - There is a growing trend in upcycling materials to create sustainable projects, providing opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurs to develop new products and services using unwanted materials.
2. Eco-friendly Architecture - The use of recycled materials in eco-friendly architecture is growing as a trend, providing opportunities for architects and builders to design more sustainable projects.
3. Green Policing - As proven by the British Metro Police, there is a trend towards eco-consciousness in law enforcement, encouraging more sustainable practices within police departments and providing opportunities for the development of new, environmentally-friendly products and services for the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Construction - Sustainable construction is an industry that could benefit from the trend of upcycling and eco-friendly architecture, as new opportunities present themselves to use recycled materials in building projects and more eco-friendly building practices become standard.
2. Fashion and Jewelry - As proven by the British Metro Police, recycling spent bullets can be creatively used in the fashion and jewelry industry, providing opportunities for design houses to develop new, innovative sustainable products.
3. Law Enforcement - Green policing is a growing trend, providing opportunities for more sustainable practices within law enforcement and the development of new, environmentally-friendly products and services for the industry.
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