I do what I can to be green, from bringing my own tote bags to the store to recycling everything that is fit for the recycling bin. But one area that I have never thought about before is eyeglass lenses. I just always get the lenses offered by the optician without asking about how environmentally friendly the company is.
Recently I was given the opportunity to fit a pair of my eyeglass frame with Airwear lenses made by Essilor. The bad news was that I needed to send them a pair of frames...when I get new glasses I like to donate my outdated prescription to the Lion's Club. Luckily I found my last pair and sent them in to be updated with my current prescription and the Airwear lenses.
When I received them I did think that they seemed lightweight. I really appreciate that they use less resources in manufacturing and recyclable packaging.
Now that I know that there is a greener option, I will definitely give more thought when I get new glasses.
(From the company:)
Airwear lenses by Essilor, (are) made using environmentally conscious practices such as 100 percent recycled water and 100 percent recyclable packaging. But going green doesn't mean sacrificing comfort or performance — these lenses provide 100 percent UV protection, and are lighter and more impact-resistant than standard plastic lenses. Learn how we're committed to green manufacturing and educating families on easy ways to take care of our planet.
When you go to www.LighterSaferGreener.com and share your family’s efforts to help make the world a little greener you will be entered to win free Airwear lenses for the whole family!
This was written by Leighann who can be read at Multi-Minding Mom where she dishes about family, food, foraging, frivolity, and more!
Please read our disclosure statement. I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Airwear and received a pair of Airwear eyeglass lenses to thank me for taking the time to participate
