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Garrett Leight Sustainability Actions

Launched GREEN Collection

In February 2022, we launched our first GREEN Collection with the introduction of an innovative, sustainable acetate that is bio-based and biodegradable derived from vegetable starch and bioethanol. By utilizing this formula consisting of mostly composed materials from renewable sources, we limit our use of fossil fuels and reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases.

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Used recycled paper wrapper

When we spoke with our retail partners, they told us that most frame boxes immediately went into the trash. This seemed like a real waste of trees — so we came up with a recycled paper wrapper. It’s been 10 years and we have shipped hundreds of thousands of these around the world.

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Extended eyewear life

Each of our retail locations has a fully outfitted lab and optometric technician to provide rapid on-site crafting and eyewear restoration. Keeping your eyewear fresh by adjusting frames, balancing temples, tightening screws, or simply cleaning and sanitizing extends the life of your frames.

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Uses ethical factory partner

To bring our designs to life, we have partnered with an incredible family-owned factory in China, which allows us to manufacture our eyewear ethically and at a fair price without sacrificing quality.

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Uses sustainable packaging

The cleaning cloth is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, the case itself is made from animal-free suede, and the case wrapper is made from FSC-certified recycled paper.

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Reports factory practices

Solar panels provide an alternative energy source. Production wastewater treatment with zero-emission. Production Line Efficiency: automatic cutting machines are used to cut the acetate which produces a low scrap rate. The acetate nose pad process is chemical-free, using only friction to adhere the nose pad onto the frame front.

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Supports disabled workers

Every year a donation is made to the Local Disabled People’s Federation (Dongguan Disabled Persons Federation). A program to hire disabled people is also active and to date, they have hired 37 disabled people.

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