how to recycle eyeglasses

How to Recycle Eyeglasses: Eco-Friendly Solutions

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There’s a lot of eyewear waste, especially in North America. Here, more than four million pairs of glasses end up in landfills yearly. This is a wake-up call for better eyewear waste management. Over half of Canadians need glasses, impacting our environment heavily. Eyeglasses often contain cellulose acetate, adding to microplastic pollution. A study from…

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Where to Recycle Eyeglasses: Donate and Recycle

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Eyeglass recycling is key in solving the global vision care crisis. Over 3 billion people need vision correction, mostly in developing countries. This makes affordable eyewear more urgent than ever. Luckily, many charities and community groups help by collecting, fixing, and giving out donated glasses. Key Takeaways Eyeglass recycling gives sight to those who can’t…