# Waste Material-Made Eyewear Cubitts' Redux Collection is the Epitome of Experimental Glasses By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-glasses References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/29/cubitts-redux-glasses-waste-materials-recycled-plastic-bioplastic/) & [cubitts](https://www.cubitts.com/) Experimental glasses is a category that covers aesthetics and manufacturing. London-based eyewear brand [Cubitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubitts-and-soar) truly pushes the boundaries of its industry with its special Redux collection. The capsule is essentially a total of 10 one-off [experimental glasses designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection). However, the catch runs deeper. Redux is a venture into the world of sustainability and possible eco-conscious resources that can be used for manufacturing. Each frame in the Redux collection is made from a different waste material. For example, while some experimental glasses utilize human hair or potatoes, others boast mushrooms or old CDs. This project by Cubitts covers substantial ground in the world of [eyewear manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery). Testing whether the materials used can produce the same versatility as cellulose acetate, the brand also experiments with the aesthetic of the glasses, making room for a strikingly sculptural aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Eyewear:** Eyewear companies can explore using waste materials for sustainable manufacturing of glasses. - **Experimental Glasses:** Eyewear brands can push industry boundaries by utilizing unconventional materials to create unique designs. - **Eco-conscious Manufacturing:** Businesses can invest in sustainable practices and utilize alternative resources for manufacturing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear:** Innovation opportunities in the eyewear industry exist in sustainable manufacturing and experimenting with unconventional materials. - **Sustainability:** The trend towards sustainable practices offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in various industries. - **Waste Management:** Businesses can explore creative ways to repurpose waste materials in manufacturing, leading to innovation in waste management practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Everyday Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-optical-introduced.md) - [Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-frames.md) - [Conscious Eyewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondottica.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Proprietary Metallic Material Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-optics-ctx-collection.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-made.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Eyewear Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-1.md)