Humanium Metal by IM
Individuell Människohjälp | |
| Abbreviation | IM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 October 1938 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Headquarters | Lund, Sweden |
Humanium Metal by IM is a global initiative, owned by Individuell Människohjälp – Swedish Development Partner, which aims to counteract the spread of illegal weapons. It is a supply chain distributing metal from destructed firearms, making it available for commercial production.
History[edit]
In the recent decades it has become obvious that the spread of illegal weapons around the world is a major problem and a cause that undermines the sustainable and democratic development of many countries. That armed violence is a global problem affecting developing countries the most has for a long time been evident for IM and other development organizations.
Humanium Metal by IM was launched in November 2016 in Stockholm in the presence of the founders Peter Brune (IM) and Johan Pihl (the digital agency Great Works). Also the launch was attended by several Humanium Metal ambassadors, including former IAEA manager Hans Blix and former Minister of Defense Karin Enström. Among Humanium Metal's ambassadors are also Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. The UN has also endorsed and recognized Humanium Metal as the most valuable metal on earth.[1].
Objective[edit]
Humanium Metal aims to increase the socio-economic and political security for people living in areas affected by high levels of violence. It inspires consumers, businesses and authorities to join hands to create a solution to one of the world's greatest problems. Humanium Metal is part of IM Swedish Development Partner's strategy to help fulfil United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
Activities[edit]
Business model[edit]
IM has spent more than two years establishing a supply chain for Humanium Metal that meets industry standards, as well as developing close ties with governments and local NGOs in countries affected by armed violence. Humanium Metal is sold to companies who use it in the manufacturing of their products where the revenue from the sale is invested in combating weapons-related violence in developing countries. IM is supporting the work at community level and on national policy levels[2] to raise awareness and advocate toward the issue of fire arms.
Humanium Metal as a product[edit]
Humanium Metal is delivered in powder form (AM) and alloy is 316l, the powder is quality-assured and guaranteed to consist of melted illegal weapons. The provided raw material can be used by manufacturer in 3D printing, mold, MiM or used by sintering.
Partners[edit]
- TRIWA[3]: A Swedish watch company, established in 2007 in Stockholm, was the first to produce a watch made of Humanium Metal, supported by the Kickstarter campaign 'Time for peace'.
- Arild Links[4]: A Swedish jewelry brand founded in 2018 that produces bangles out of Humanium Metal called 'arms to arms'.
- Non-Violence Foundation[5]: The famous Non-Violence (sculpture) which is also known as “the knotted gun” was remade in limited editions in different sizes using Humanium Metal.
- ForeverSpin: A Canadian manufacture founded in 2014 that designs and produces spinning tops out of different metals including a line in Humanium Metal.
- Bottletop: A British designing company founded in 2002 that continually sources new sustainable materials and production techniques that align with their mission.
Awards[edit]
- Cannes Lions Innovation Grand Prix – 2017.
- Eurobest Grand Prix – 2017[6].
- D&AD 2017 - Yellow Pencil[7]: Creativity for Good / Product Design.
- Epica Awards[8] – Gold for Integrated Campaigns category 2017.
- Guldägget 2018 – Golden Egg in package design category[9], Golden Egg in activation category[10], Golden Egg in Innovation category[11], Silver Egg in PR category[12].
- Creative Review[13] – The Annual 2018 in Advertising – Integrated Campaigns category.
- Fast Company 2018 World Changing Ideas Award[14]
References[edit]
- ↑ UN news, 14 November 2018. https://news.un.org/en/audio/2018/11/1025751
- ↑ Fast Company, 3 January 2019. https://www.fastcompany.com/90287417/how-watches-made-of-seized-guns-will-help-rebuild-el-salvadors-economy
- ↑ "Triwa X Humanium Metal". www.triwa.com.
- ↑ "Humanium Metal". Arild Links.
- ↑ "The Humanium Metal Sculpture - nonviolence.com". nonviolence.com.
- ↑ "eurobest". eurobest.
- ↑ "The Humanium Metal Initiative - GreatWorks / Akestam Holst - IM Swedish Development Partner - D&AD Awards 2017 Pencil Winner - Product Design - D&AD". www.dandad.org.
- ↑ "Åkestam Holst NoA - Epica Awards 2017 Winners". winners.epica-awards.com.
- ↑ Kommunikationsbyråer, Komm-Sveriges. "Guldägget". guldagget.se.
- ↑ Kommunikationsbyråer, Komm-Sveriges. "Guldägget". guldagget.se.
- ↑ Kommunikationsbyråer, Komm-Sveriges. "Guldägget". guldagget.se.
- ↑ Kommunikationsbyråer, Komm-Sveriges. "Guldägget". guldagget.se.
- ↑ Review, Creative (30 April 2018). "The Humanium Metal Initiative by Great Works / Akestam Holst / NoA".
- ↑ Paynter, Ben (9 April 2018). "Humanium Is A Metal Made From Guns, To Help Stop Gun Violence". Fast Company.
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