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Best Sustainable Sunglasses Brands for Summer 2022

These eco-friendly sunnies are too cute to pass up!

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These eco-friendly sunnies are too cute to pass up!

A good pair of sunglasses makes a world of difference! This summer, invest in a pair that protects your eyes from the sun, shows off your fashion taste, and supports Mother Earth. Not sure where to begin? Then, check out this list of the best sustainable sunglasses brands.

Genusee

Based in Flint, Michigan, Genusee creates eyeglasses using recycled plastic water bottles from the ongoing water crisis. Not only does this initiative reduce waste, but it also creates jobs for displaced workers and supports the local economy. Genusee’s sunglasses are 100% UVA/UVB protective and oh-so-stylish!

Genusee

Genusee

Paradigm

Some of the best sustainable sunglasses are from Paradigm! The brand’s ISCC Certified Recycled Content Styles boast recycled plastic and bio-based content. The collection also features a variety of unisex designs inspired by ‘70s fashion. They’re so totally groovy!

Paradigm

Paradigm

Sunski

From fashionistas to outdoor adventurers, Sunski has a pair of sunglasses for everyone! Aviator, clubmaster, round, wayfarer—the styles are endless. Sporting recycled materials, these lightweight shades will protect your eyes without any discomfort.

Sunski

Sunski

Proof

Looking for the best sustainable sunglasses for your eyes, the planet, and the community? Then check out the styles at Proof! This eyewear brand makes eco-friendly specs. They also give back to communities through yearly Do Good initiatives.

Proof

Proof

Sea2See

We are obsessed with Sea2See’s Carmen sunglasses! These cat-eye shades are crafted by hand in Italy using 100% recovered marine plastic. They’re also PETA-approved, sustainable, and oh-so-fetch! Be sure to check out Sea2See’s other cruelty-free styles while you’re at it.

Sea2See

Sea2See

TKEES

Vegan-Friendly

TKEES’ sustainable sunglasses are timeless! Everything from the frames and lenses down to the hinges is made from sustainable plant-based materials. Each pair comes in a foldable vegan leather case with a recycled PET microfiber lens cloth, too! So, you’ll catch us rocking these sunnies all summer long!

TKEES

TKEES

Woodzee

Vegan-Friendly

Express your fashion sense with Woodzee’s fresh frames! The eyewear company practices sustainability by utilizing renewable materials and natural, plant-based plastics. There’s even a collection of wood sunglasses made from used skateboards!

Woodzee

Woodzee

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When Allie responded to an Instagram post on @vegoutlosangeles a few years ago, she had no idea she’d join the coolest vegan team on the planet. An Austin native, actress, yogi, and part-time sword fighter (don’t ask!), Allie is on a mission to live her best life and inspire others to do the same. She graduated from Hussian College In Studio with a B.F.A. in Contemporary Musical Theatre + Film and currently acts, writes, and eats her way through Los Angeles.

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