ECPs Celebrate Earth Day Online and In Office

NEW YORK—This week, billions around the world celebrated Earth Day. There are, of course, countless ways to celebrate our planet, from heading outside for some time in nature to dedicating yourself to pushing for legislative change that will protect our home. Big or small, every little action makes an important difference in keeping the earth as healthy as possible. For ECPs, Earth Day provides a great opportunity to discuss how we can keep sustainable practices at the forefront of our minds every day, through recycling programs, eco-conscious eyewear choices and so much more. This week, we take a look at how some ECPs celebrated.

Can Global Treaty Talks Help Solve Plastic Pollution Issues?

OTTAWA, Canada—Global leaders are gathering here in Canada's capital this week to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global treaty to rein in plastic pollution by the end of the year, according to a Reuters report. The pending treaty, due to be finalized at the end of this year, could be the most significant deal relating to climate-warming emissions and environmental protection since the 2015 Paris Agreement, which got 195 parties to agree to keep global temperatures from rising beyond 1.5°C.

Bajío Sunglasses Expands With Six Sustainable Styles

What’s New: Bajío Sunglasses has added six new frames to its product line for Spring 2024. These new launches are: Rigolets from the Tech Angler collection, the Tigh Lines collection’s Sigs, the Surf collection’s Hopedale, the Beach collection’s 12 South, and the Metals collection’s Clink and Tionia.

Skaga Presents a Spring/Summer 2024 Sustainable Style

What’s New: Skaga, from Marchon, is presenting SK2167 CIRKULATION, a new sustainable style for Spring/Summer 2024.

The Majority of Waste in U.S. National Parks Is Single-Use Plastic

Every year, 312 million Americans make the journey to one of the country’s 63 national parks. While there they can enjoy scenic landscapes, take part in unique outdoor activities and connect with their families and friends, but all of this is beginning to take its toll on the environmental health of these protected landscapes and single-use plastic is the main culprit.