Lt. Emily Núñez Cavness was a millennial on a mission. She was an “Army Brat” her whole life and was continuously surrounded by military influences. Even at a young age she knew she wanted to help veterans. However, her vision wasn’t realized until she was deployed. It was in Afghanistan of all places that she decided to officially start Sword & Plough. The name was a clever play on the idea of taking military supplies and repurposing them for civilian products, which is exactly what they do. The company recycles military supplies and materials that would otherwise be left to waste and pollute the earth, and turn them into totes, backpacks, accessories, and handbags.
She started the company with her sister Betsy, and is currently still the CEO as well as serving as a Captain in the U.S. armed forces. Over the last several years Sword & Plough has recycled 30,000 pounds of materials and sold over 7,000 bags and accessories. The real mission is found in the fact that they currently employ 38 veterans.
Núñez Cavness was one of the first 100 women to attempt the U.S. Army’s Ranger Training Assessment Course as well as named a White House Champion of Changed and Forbes 30 under 30 fellow. Emily and Betsy are definitely a powerhouse duo and have quite the vision. Their mission has a real purpose and their product is of the quality. It will be great to see where Sword & Plough ends up.
I had no idea this company existed. I am so glad they are intentionally employing veterans to continue to support human kind but also our country. This is so encouraging.
Love companies who go out of their way to help veterans! I wish I had her work ethic! I would definitely buy products from this company.
This is a great solution to both supporting our veterans as well as repurposing items that would otherwise pollute the earth. I will definitely have to check this out.
Reminds me of the company “Chute!” started by grove city college students. Re-purposing companies are great enterprises because pollution has become such a hot topic. Very innovative.
Sword and Plough is a super cool company. I love how she brought her connections to the military into a new and improved way to benefit the planet. I would never have thought to upcycle goods used in the military into fashionable totes. This entrepreneurial endeavor is helping the military and the planet through each bag produced. Great post, love the use of pictures!
This is awesome, I will totally be looking into Sword and Plough. I find military innovations amazing as my father was in the military and my best friend is currently in air force reserves. Someone who has a passion for a part of the world and twists it in a new was is amazing. I love how she not only made a business out of recycling uniforms from the army but also is a captain in the U.S. armed forces. I might have to do some online shopping because this is a very interesting brand.