LSTN Headphones Benefit Deaf Children in Need
Rebecca Byers — August 24, 2012 — Social Good
References: lstnheadphones & shopwithmeaning.org
LSTN Headphones is a new California-based company that turns the sale of chic headphones made from recycled wood into a means of providing hearing to a child in a deaf school. LSTN's proceeds benefit the hearing of one person by providing them with a hearing aid, medical treatment, while it also funds prevention initiatives.
LSTN is partnered with several global charities that endeavor to provide the underprivileged with access to modern hearing technology and quality medical attention, which the dispense through mobile clinics targeting small villages.
The sleek headphones are produced from wood collected from furniture makers that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill and offer a choice of ebony, cherry and beech wood.
Contact Information
LSTN Headphones website
LSTN Headphones on Facebook
LSTN Headphones on Twitter
LSTN Headphones on Pinterest
LSTN is partnered with several global charities that endeavor to provide the underprivileged with access to modern hearing technology and quality medical attention, which the dispense through mobile clinics targeting small villages.
The sleek headphones are produced from wood collected from furniture makers that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill and offer a choice of ebony, cherry and beech wood.
Contact Information
LSTN Headphones website
LSTN Headphones on Facebook
LSTN Headphones on Twitter
LSTN Headphones on Pinterest
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Audio Gear - The trend of creating audio gear from recycled materials presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing market of eco-conscious consumers.
2. Charitable Consumerism - The trend of consumers prioritizing purchases that have a social impact opens the door for businesses to create products that support meaningful causes, like providing hearing aids to those in need.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The trend of using recycled materials in manufacturing promotes environmental sustainability and offers innovative ways for companies to reduce waste and contribute to a circular economy.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment - The audio equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of upcycled audio gear by offering eco-friendly options to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Charity and Non-profit - The charity and non-profit sector can explore partnerships with businesses that integrate social impact into their products, creating mutually beneficial initiatives that make a difference.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The sustainable manufacturing industry has the opportunity to leverage the trend of using recycled materials to develop innovative production processes that minimize waste and promote sustainability.
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