Sustainability

Going Greener at Paradigm Eyewear

• Our ISCC-certified recycled acetate collection (beginning with 2022 styles and moving forward) features Eastman Acetate Renew flake. Each sustainable acetate frame is composed of more that 25% recycled content* and 40% bio-based content** from renewable resources. Sunglasses also include Eastman Tritan™ Renew sun lenses, made of 50% recycled plastic and 50% virgin Tritan material.
  *Percentages calculated using the mass balance approach.
  **FSC - PEFC chain of custody certification.
• We use parts and materials from a limited supply chain which reduces the overall number of shipments and in doing so, our carbon footprint. We also purchase carbon offsets through the UPS Carbon Neutral Program.
• Demand informs our buying patterns and we only make what we forecast to be sold. This helps to ensure we are not contributing to overproduction.
• We’re committed to reducing waste by recycling demo lenses, prototypes, polybags, and more.
• We utilize paper from responsibly managed forests in our printed marketing materials.
  

Stay tuned for more progress on our sustainability initiative as we continue to reduce our carbon footprint in the years ahead.