By Gwendolyn Plummer
Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:30 AM
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania—
Waste Free Oceans (WFO) and
Eco Eyewear have teamed up to launch a waste-catching barrier in the Feza River, a river located in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam. Alongside local partner The Recyclers, the two companies installed a barrier that will capture plastic waste that would otherwise end up in the Indian Ocean. This captured waste will then be collected, recycled and repurposed, with some of it being transformed into eco-friendly products.
By Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:25 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Showcasing its commitment to sustainability,
CooperVision has announced that its net plastic neutral contact lens initiative has resulted in the prevention of the equivalent of more than 360 million plastic bottles from entering the oceans. In addition, the company’s innovative partnership with
Plastic Bank has been captured through a new mini-documentary series, with the first episode now available. The news from the company coincided with
World Cleanup Day, Sept. 20, which is dedicated to uniting millions of people, organizations and governments to tackle global waste and help create a more sustainable world.
By Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:20 AM
What’s New: Amcon Labs has announced the launch of its new sustainable retail cloth packaging “designed specifically for optometry professionals who are committed to reducing their environmental footprint,” the company said.
By Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:15 AM
What’s New: L’Amy America is presenting three new frames from Ben Sherman that are crafted entirely from sustainable materials.
By Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:10 AM
BERLIN—As countries continue to look for new ways to reduce carbon emissions, two groundbreaking trains have been introduced at
InnoTrans 2024, an international trade fair for transport technology. The CINOVA H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train and the Autonomous Rapid Transit 2.0, launched by
CRRC Corporation Limited, have been designed to offer eco-friendly and smart transportation solutions. The CINOVA H2 is a zero-carbon passenger train powered by hydrogen which generates electricity through a chemical reaction with oxygen, producing only water as a byproduct, ensuring zero carbon emissions throughout the train’s operation.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:30 AM
LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—
Marcolin has joined the
United Nations Global Compact, a global pact launched in 2000 with the aim of mobilizing businesses to align their strategies and operations with the UN’s Ten Universal Principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. The pact also aims at achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Marcolin joins more than 20,000 other companies and 2,500 non-business signatories from 167 countries around the world, including more than 500 in Italy, where Marcolin is based.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:25 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) has unveiled a report, titled
“Seizing Opportunities: How Small Businesses Can Lead in Sustainability and Inclusion,” that sheds light on the critical role small businesses, particularly diverse-owned ones, play in driving sustainable and inclusive practices. This new research arrives at a crucial moment, the organization said, as businesses of all sizes face growing pressure to adopt responsible practices, aligning with the rapidly evolving market demands for sustainability and inclusion.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:20 AM
What’s New: Eco Eyewear is presenting the Fall/Winter 2024 release from its Eco Recycled Metal collection.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:15 AM
What’s New: WestGroupe’s OTP is presenting new, eco-conscious optical models for Fall 2024.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:10 AM
CHICAGO—Researchers at the
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) have demonstrated breakthrough technology that is capable of producing propane from carbon dioxide and electricity from intermittent renewables, such as wind and solar, with unprecedented efficiency. The project has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's
Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program to receive more than $3.8 million in funding through the Grid-free Renewable Energy Enabling New Ways to Economical Liquids and Long-Term Storage initiative.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:30 AM
AMSTERDAM and NEW YORK—For entrepreneurs establishing new eyewear companies in today’s landscape, there’s no question that sustainability is a non-negotiable. Thankfully, there are almost infinite ways to approach sustainability in eyewear design and production—and for
EveryWear Eyewear, located in the Netherlands, collaborating with
Tech Print Industries (TPI) was the perfect solution. Ruben van Bodegom and Alain Schutter founded EveryWear Eyewear in 2020, with the goal of combining “their love of adventure with sustainability,” according to the
brand.
By Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:25 AM
DULUTH, Ga.—
National Vision, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) has announced the release of its 2023 sustainability report,
“A World Worth Seeing.” According to the optical retailer, the report reflects continued progress across its Social, Employees, Environment and Governance (SEE+G) framework. “In 2023, National Vision helped nearly 10 million people see better and live better. Our success as a business is deeply intertwined with our commitment to improving lives through accessible and affordable eyecare and eyewear,” said CEO Reade Fahs. “This report reflects our continued strides in our commitment to sustainability and long-term growth as a means to build a better future.”
By Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:20 AM
What’s New: Marcolin is introducing the Spring/Summer 2024 collection from
Timberland.
By Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:15 AM
What’s New: PRESS Eyewear debuted its inaugural collection of sun and optical frames, made up of four sub-collections: The Streamline Collection, The Dreamers Collection, The Legends Collection and The Timeless Collection.
By Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:10 AM
Climate change is driving the call for better monitoring of air pollution threats globally. To address this concern, the World Meteorological Organization has released a
new report examining the use of low-cost sensor systems (LCS) to assess levels of air pollution, identify sources and to support air quality strategies to reduce pollution. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution leads to 7 million deaths every year.