Sunglasses feel like a small purchase. They're not. Most frames are injection-molded from virgin acetate or petroleum-based plastic, and the lenses frequently involve chemical coatings with murky supply chains. Add animal-derived materials—horn, shell, leather nose pads—and you've got a category that does a lot of quiet damage for something people lose twice a year.
Your Sunglasses Are Probably Made From Virgin Plastic—Here's How To Do Better
Most sunglasses quietly rely on virgin plastic or animal-derived materials, but a new wave of ethical brands is changing what you're actually putting on your face. Here's what to look for—and who's actually delivering.
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