Follow the journey of your glasses.
Collection
Thank you for donating your old glasses to our collection box! Your contribution helps us start the important process of recycling, transforming unwanted glasses into useful items again.
Seperation
The next step is to separate materials such as acetate, acrylic, metal, and demo lenses. Our social workplace in Belgium meticulously sorts each item to ensure they are recycled correctly, ensuring your donations are effectively utilized.
Recycling
After separating the materials, we shred them into tiny pieces for recycling. However, glasses in good condition are spared from shredding and instead donated to the "Eyes for the World" project, providing eyewear to those in need globally. This ensures that usable glasses are reused, giving them a second life and helping others see better.
Creation
From the shredded materials, we create new acetate sheets, the first step in manufacturing stylish and functional eyewear frames. This process gives your donated glasses a new lease on life.
By participating in this process, you're contributing to a cycle of sustainability that benefits not only the environment but also people who will wear the new frames made from recycled materials.
Thank you for being an important part of this journey!