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Eco-friendly sunglasses made of ocean waste can change the world.

2 min read March 3, 2020 Ashley Miller

Did you ever think about the power of things we use every day? Things influence us, and we’re becoming dependent on them more and more every year. Luckily some people start to see that the life of our planet, oceans and the whole environment including animals, birds, sea creatures is dependent on the things we use. 

What is the connection between such little accessory as sunglasses and the endless ocean?

We know this now. Millions of plastic eyewear frames are produced every year and lots of them after being used and broken continue their existence sadly drifting in seas and oceans. According to the latest research by the year 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Tonnes of ghost fishing nets, abandoned by fishermen are currently floating in oceans causing accidental capture of dolphins, turtles and other marine animals. Plastic waste pollutes the environment and each of us can think about this disaster.Some manufacturers, have launched production of various things from recycled fishing nets transforming them into clothing, carpets and accessories including eyewear frames.

There are different eyewear companies from different countries, for example such as Costa Sunglasses, Sea 2 See, Coral Eyewear which create the top-notch sunglasses collections from used fishing nets and marine plastic.The manufacturing includes collection of marine waste, separation, washing and recycling. In particular nets are being recycled down into a raw material in the form of pellets. Then the recycled material is being analyzed and passed onto the factories to transform it into premium sunglasses.Such innovative sunglasses are not only sophisticated, fashionable, accessories having modern appeal, but they also contribute to a better future for the oceans and our entire ecosystem. They are a step forward to save nature and surely the future is theirs.

Choosing 100% recyclable sunglasses, you make a positive impact giving a chance to the better future for our planet.