5 Sustainable Sunglasses for People Who Want to Avoid Eye Contact
Although the “sustainable baddie” is a vibrant, social butterfly constantly spreading the positive word of sustainability, sometimes we want to blend in. Sometimes, we do not wish to be perceived. A sleek pair of sunnies don’t just scream “cool girl”, but when the paparazzi (gossipy moms or your frenemy who still lives in the same neighborhood) seem to be hiding around every corner, sunglasses can help protect us from unwanted interactions.
Sunglasses, surprisingly, also serve the purpose of protecting our eyes from the sun! Whether you’re hiding from your high school ex while visiting your hometown or getting ready for a day at the beach, do it sustainably! These susty sunglasses will provide exactly the type of protection you need.
1. ZigZag Goods
ZigZag Goods creates pieces that ignite a joyful nostalgia and their funky sunglasses are probably your inner child’s dream. The sunnies in stock at ZigZag Goods are one-of-a-kind reworked pieces! Show out knowing you definitely won’t run into anyone wearing the same specs as you.
2. SZADE
Szade sunglasses are made from recycled plastic and come in the freshest frames and best colorways. Their design studio and the entire team operate within a repurposed chocolate factory in Melbourne. They recycle 90% of waste to minimize landfill disposal, including composting organic matter in their on-site worm farm!
Stella McCartney’s sunglasses are crafted with bio-lenses, a conscious alternative to standard plastic-based lenses, using natural and renewable resources. Their packaging is also made with renewable and compostable materials.
Pala produces high-quality, long-lasting sustainable sunglasses to fund change in the eye care system in Africa. Pala uses plant-based bio-acetate for all of their frames and for every pair of sunglasses sold, Pala gives back to eye-care programs across Africa.
Wires’ genderless glasses are handcrafted in Italy using 3D-printed rims, stainless steel, and an invisible hinge. Wires sources a bio-nylon derivative from the castor bean for both the 3D printed rims and all of the sunglasses lenses.
Where’d you get your susty sunnies?