While the idea of eco-friendly sunglasses might seem like a rather niche concept, we're seeing a real boom in the ways that brands are making designs more sustainable in design and beyond. The most popular approach is to use recycled materials (think skateboards and vinyl records), but we're also seeing materials like bamboo -- a highly resilient, renewable resource -- being used to make sunnies.
As the green movement in the fashion industry continues, we're seeing things like eco-friendly sunglasses being just the tip of the iceberg. Everything from shoes to shirts are being given an eco overhaul to make the idea of fast fashion a more sustainable concept going forth into the coming seasons and beyond.
24 Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
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Recycled Skateboard Shades
Holloway SK8 Sunglasses are Decked-out Frames
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Sustainable Retro-Inspired Fashion
The Reformation for Nasty Gal Campaign Stars Sarah Stephens
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Earthy Eyewear Brands
Buy a Pair of These Hardwood Sunglasses and Two Trees Will be Planted
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Upcycled Skate Deck Shades
These Vuerich Brothers Sunglasses Use Extreme Sports for Inspiration
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Recycled Skateboard Sunglasses (UPDATE)
The New Proof Sunglasses are the Perfect Summer Sunnies
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Chic Lumber Shades
The Woodzee Wooden Sunglasses are Fashionably Eco-Friendly
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Flexible Eco-Chic Sunglasses
Giving Tree Eyewear Creates Eco-Friendly ShadesThat Bend to Your Will
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Sustainable Wooden Sunglasses
Woodsies's Uber Cool Sunglasses are the Perfect Accessory for Summer
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Pedal-Powered Eyewear
These Sustainable Sunglasses are Made Using Pedal-Power and Recycled Wood
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Sustainable Wood Sunglasses
Each 'Proof Eyewear' Purchase Funds a Sight-Giving Surgery
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Recycled Vinyl Hipster Spectacles
Spex Wax Vinyl Eyewear is Made From Old Damaged Vinyl Records
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Eco-Conscious Wooden Shades
A Tree Will Be Planted for Each Pair of Hout Couture Sunglasses Sold
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Bright Bamboo Sunglasses
The Verde Styles Maboo Colors are Eco-Friendly Eyewear
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Contemporary Recycled Eyewear
Eco Optics Offers Chic Styles That Are Made From Recycled Materials
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Biodegradable Wooden Sunglasses
These Bois² Recycled Sunglasses are Made from 0 Repurposed Wood
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Sustainable Adventure-Ready Shades
The New Wooden Sunglasses Collection by Shwood is Artisan
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7-in-1 Bioplastic Sunnies
These Customizable Sunglasses are Made Out of Sustainable Materials
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Upcylced Wooden Shades
These Recycled Eyewear Shades are Ideal for Eco-Conscious Beach Bums
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Sustainable Bamboo Sunglasses
Every Purchase of This Eyewear Plants Five New Trees
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Biodegradable Luxury Lenses
These Gucci 'Liquid Wood' Sunglasses are Unexpectedly Eco-Friendly
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Salvaged Skater Sunglasses
The Diamond Supply Co. Recycled Skateboard Sunglasses are Vintage
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Upcycled Skateboard Eyewear
Sk8Shades Produces Hand-Made Eyewear in a Garage in South Africa
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Recycled Skateboard Sunglasses
Sk8shades Breathe New Life into Old Boards
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Reclaimed Wood Sunglasses
WOOED's Sunglasses are Eco-Friendly and Functional
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Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Affordable Space-Age Sunglasses
The Futuristic YZYSHDZ Sunglasses Will Be Priced at $20
3D-Printed Titanium Sunglasses
The Porsche Design P’ 8950 50Y Iconic 3D Sunglasses are Sporty
Elevated Overzied Sunglasses
Giant Vintage Unveils the New Luxe Collection
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
Sculpted Inverted Lens Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Reverse Collection Features Iconic Styles
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Luxe Folding Sunglasses
The Oliver Peoples x Brunello Cucinelli Folding Sunglasses are Pocketable
Chunky Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Corrigan Bio-Based Sunglasses Come in Five Colors
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames
Morrama's Issé Design is a Forward-Looking Concept
Collaboration Gamer Sunglasses
The Razersuperfuture Matte Black Glasses Offer Style and Protection
Inflated Frame Luxe Sunglasses
LOEWE's Inflated Fall 2022 Sunglasses are Bold in Visual Design
Woven Bamboo Headphones
The 'Bambass' Headphones by Aakansh Chaturvedi are Sustainable
Machined Aluminum Sunglasses
Porsche Design Sunglasses P´8951 Ltd. Edition are Lightweight
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Sustainable Back-to-Basics Fashion
Story mfg. Emphasizes Sustainability in Its "ROOTS" Installment
Transforming Liquid-Lens Sunglasses
The 32 Degrees North Muir Sunglasses are Modular
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Haute High-Bridge Sunglasses
The AETHER 'Sequoia' Sunglasses Have a Sleek, Comfortable Frame
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Fashion Forward Eyewear Capsules
GANNI Unites with Ace & Tate to Debut a New Sunglasses Collection
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Inclusive Sizing Eyewear
Sol Kyst Offers 3 Sunglasses Sizes for Varying Head Shapes
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
City-Inspired Glasses
GlassesUSA.com Launches Champion Eyewear Collection for Urban Lifestyles
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Mushroom-Made Eyewear Packaging
MONC Continues its Mission of Sustainability with a New Packaging
Futuristic Rave-Ready Glasses
AMBUSH Launches a Collection of Alien Sunglasses for Rave-Goers
Premium Replica Aviator Glasses
American Optical Launch a Replica of the Apollo 11 Sunglasses
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Consummately Sustainable Swimwear
This Pieces Are Made From Discarded Nets & Recycled Spandex
Eye-Popping Eco Backpacks
Terra Thread's 'Earth Backpacks' Are Made from 100% Organic Cotton
Subtle Fashion House Sunglasses
The Louis Vuitton LV Signature Sunglasses Collection is Minimalist
Accessible Motorsport Sunglasses
The BMW Motorsport Eyewear Collection Includes Several Styles
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Chunky Retro-Style Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Mega Clubmaster Modernizes a Classic Style
Chunky Musician-Inspired Sunglasses
The Jacques Marie Mage x Johnny Cash Collection is Retro
Collaborative Social Good Eyewear
Warby Parker 'Flippies' Support the Pupils Project
Lunar Festivity-Inspired Eyewear
Oakley Presents a Lunar New year Capsule for 2024
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Celebrity-Approved Acetate Sunglasses
Lexxola Restocks the 'Lulu' Frames in Four New Colorways
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Tortoise-Saving Glasses Capsules
GlassesUSA.com Launches Exclusive 'Save The Tortoise Collection'
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Actor-Designed Sunglasses Lines
BADAZZ GLAZZ is Joe Pesci’s Sunglasses Brand
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Renewable Bio-Based Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Bio-Acetate Sunglasses are Distinct
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Co-Branded Eyewear Collections
Maison Kitsuné and CHIMI Teamed Up on a Spring Eyewear Collection
NBA-Themed Sunglasses Collections
AKILA Eyewear Unveils Its Basketball-Inspired Eyewear Range
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Chic Tinted Technology Eyewear
The Ember Niche Runway Collection 2023 is Stylish and Protective
Redefined Running Wear Collaborations
Oakley and Satisfy Team Up for a Two-Part Collaboration
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Chunky Turquoise Sunglasses
Black Optical and Jacques Marie Launch Two Pairs of Statement Shades
Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses
The VALLON Watchtowers Cycling Sunglasses are Sustainable and Stylish
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Stylish Sleep-Improving Eyewear
The Filter Optix Premium Blue Light Glasses Support Quality Sleep
Luxury Car-Branded Eyewear
BMW Eyewear Revealed it New Spring/Summer Collection
California-Inspired Eyewear Collections
RAEN Introduces Its SS2024 Sunglasses & Optical Collection
Connected UV Protection Eyewear
The 'RAX' Smart Outdoor Glasses Offer Eight-Hours of Listening
Statement-Making Sunglasses Designs
Woodys Introduces The Glare, a Limited Edition Capsule
Protective Sunglasses Side Shields
The Ombraz Side Shields Have a Louvered Design for Ventilation
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Biomaterial-Based Eyewear Retailers
Nina + Co Designs the New MONC Eyewear Store in London
Rave-Informed Glasses Collection
RETROSUPERFUTURE and Briko Emphasizes Rave Aesthetics
Intensive Conditions Sunglasses
POC Devour Glacial Sunglasses Have ZEISS Clarity Lens Technology
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
80s-Style Vegan Sneakers
Fenics' Footwear Boasts Half of the Carbon Footprint of Other Brands
Contoured Cut-Away Lens Sunglasses
Rains 'Shape 3' Sunglasses are Built for Active Lifestyles
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Sporty Upcycled Plastic Fashion
Rothy’s Launched a Tennis Line Made with Evian Water Bottles
Retro Boldly Printed Eyewear
Oakley Revives the Racing Jacket Striped Sunglasses for Spring
Artisanally Crafted Futuristic Eyewear
Thierry Lasry Presents a Collection of Futuristic Frames
Camera-Equipped Smart Glasses
'Ray-Ban Stories' Allows You to Capture the World Using Your Glasses
Modern Cycling-Ready Sunglasses
MAAP Presents its New Roster of Eyewear for the Season
Slick French Eyewear Collections
Thierry Lasry Boasts Future-Forward Eyewear Silhouettes
Recycled Sunglasses Collections
For Earth Month 2023, RAEN Launched the Recycled Black Collection
Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections
Gentle Monster Unveils the New Artful 2024 Collection
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Sustainable Beauty Programs
NUDESTIX Partners with the Canopy Project to Reach Tree-Planting Goal
Turtle Day-Honoring Eyewear Series
GlassesUSA Launches the Save the Tortoise Collection
Racing-Inspired Sunglasses
Blenders Eyewear and Oracle Red Bull Racing Launch Eyewear Collection
Sleek Ventilated Adventurer Sunglasses
The Julbo Explorer 2.0 Sunglasses Maximize Performance
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear
Oakley Designs the Textural MUZM Mars X-Metal Leather
Contemporary Classic Sunglasses
Oscar x Frank is an Upcoming Australian Eyewear Brand
Exclusive Ski-Inspired Eyewears
Brain Dead and Oakley Factory Team Launch First Eyewear Collection
Otherworldly Summer-Ready Streetwear
Palace and Oakley Launch a Summer 2023 Capsule
Anniversary-Honoring Spring Eyewear
Ace & Tate Unveils its New Range of Sunglasses for SS23
Climate Crisis-Fighting Glasses
Paradigm Eyewear Launched Its ISCC-Certified Winter Collection
Conscious Eyewear Capsules
Mondottica Unveils a Stunning and Stylish Eyewear Line for Allsaints
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Debuting Futuristic Eyewear Designs
JORDANLUCA Presents its Inaugural XP1 Sunglasses
Collectible Flexible Sunglasses Kit
Mike Cherman Launches the D.I.Y. YEEZY Sunglasses Kit
Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Bajío Sunglasses Adds the New Sunglasses Styles Ahead of Spring
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Focus-Enhancing Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Latch Panel Lifestyle Sunglasses
Futuristic Sporty Sunglasses
Oakley Joins fragment on a New Series of Frogskins Eyewear
Collectible Phygital Sunglasses
Weekday & The Fabricant Created Two Artifact 001 Colorways
Exaggerated Vintage Eyewear
Nicholas Daley Teams Up With Sub Sun for the '60s-Inspired Sunglasses
Eco Awareness-Themed Fashion
Kenny Scharf Joins PANGAIA On a Special Colorful Collection
Blue Light-Blocking Lenses
Gunnar Optiks' Clear Pro Glasses Can Protect the Eyes from Blue Light
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Upcycled Cigarette Butt Sunglasses
Karün Eyewear Uses Celion Material for a Sustainable Design
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Exploration-Inspired Outdoor Collections
Palace and Oakley Unite for an Outdoor Glasses Collection
Flexible-Designed Eyewear
Flying Eyes Optics Launches Comfortable Eyewear for New Markets
Polished Sustainable Boots
REEF Unveils Eco-Conscious Fall Boot Collection
Dessert-Inspired Spring Collections
Woodys SS24 Collection Focuses on Color and Quality
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Affordable Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Walmart Introduces a New Sustainable Eyewear Brand Called Karün
Eco-Friendly Window Glasses
'EcoMAX Glass' from ClaytonGlass is Sustainable and Insulated
Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses
Converse Sunglasses Come in Three Style Options
Lucrative Sunglasses Promotions
Neven Offers a Buy-One-Get-Two-Free Promotion
Adventure-Focused Eyewear Designs
The Camp Glacier Eyewear is Stylish and Versatile
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Sleek High-Fashion Eyewear
COS Launches an Iconic Eyewear Collection with Linda Farrow
Chic Summer Sunglasses
Vera Wang Eyewear Releases New Sunglasses Collection for Spring/Summer
Rectangular Eco-Friendly Watches
Tom Ford Unveils Its Newest 'Ocean Plastic' Timepiece, the '004'
All-Seasonal Vibrant Eyeglasses
Bonnie Clyde Unveils New Sunglasses for Every Weather Condition
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Playful Summer Eyewear
Cream Eyewear Works with The New Society on a New Summer Collection
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Sustainable Textile Capsules
Schoeller Launches its 'Re-Source' Sustainable Textile Collection
Strategic Brand Relocations
Serengeti Eyewear Announced Its Relocation from France to California
Handmade Acetate Eyeglasses
MANKIND Launches its First-Ever Eyewear Collection Online
Affordable Polarized Sunglasses
Island Optics is a Fifth-Generation Sunglasses Company
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments
Inaugural Optimized Eyewear Collections
MANKIND Launches its First-Ever Eyewear Collection