# Upcycled Weapon Necklaces B-Side Jewelry's Gun Reclamation Project By Alexa De Fazio | Published 2010-03-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-reclamation-project References: [shop.kenanddanadesign](http://shop.kenanddanadesign.com/collections/b-side-gun) I don't like guns. They scare and intimidate me, plus they promote violence. B-side by [ken and dana](http://shop.kenanddanadesign.com/collections/b-side-gun) designs has a great solution: the Gun Reclamation Project. Sourcing from gun manufacturers, B-side's Gun Reclamation Project turns the gun parts into really cool pieces of jewelry. The Gun Reclamation Project destroys [symbols of violence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) and makes something beautiful. So hurray for peace! Even better, for each piece sold, B-side also donates a portion to NYC's Gun Buy-Back Program to continue the cycle. Fighting crime, making fashion and being awesome--way to go Gun Reclamation Project! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling is growing as people become more environmentally conscious. - **Social Responsibility:** The trend of social responsibility is leading companies to find creative ways to repurpose potentially harmful items. - **Circular Economy:** More companies are embracing the circular economy model by finding innovative ways to reduce, reuse, and repurpose waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate upcycling and repurposing into their design processes. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can innovate by incorporating unconventional materials, like gun parts, into their designs. - **Manufacturing:** Companies in the manufacturing industry can adopt the circular economy model to reduce waste and repurpose materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Cultural Resistance Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-project.md)