End Of Life Recycling Program

Shade Eyewear’s End-of-Life Recycling Program
At Shade Eyewear, we’re committed to reducing waste and ensuring that our products contribute to a more sustainable future. That’s why we partner with TerraCycle to launch our end-of-life recycling program. When your sunglasses have reached their end of life, (we accept all sunglasses, not just Shade Eyewear) send them back to us, and we’ll recycle them responsibly. As a thank you for helping us close the loop, you’ll receive a $30 store voucher to use on your next purchase.
Why We Do It
Our mission has always been to protect the planet and its oceans. By offering an end-of-life recycling program, we’re taking another step toward reducing waste and ensuring that the materials in our sunglasses are reused or disposed of responsibly. This initiative helps:
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Improve our sustainability practices.
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Extend the lifecycle of materials.
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Reduce landfill waste and environmental pollution.
Who is TerraCycle?
TerraCycle is a global leader in recycling hard-to-recycle materials. Their innovative solutions allow us to ensure that your old sunglasses are processed in the most eco-friendly way possible. Through their Zero Waste Box™ program, TerraCycle helps businesses like ours keep waste out of landfills and create a more circular economy.
How It Works
We’ve partnered with TerraCycle to ensure your old sunglasses are recycled in a sustainable and efficient manner:
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Collection and Sorting
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TerraCycle collects the sunglasses and sorts them based on material type, including lenses, frames, and hinges.
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Material Breakdown
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The sunglasses are disassembled, and each component is broken down into its raw materials, such as plastics and metals.
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Recycling Process
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The raw materials are cleaned and processed. Plastics may be melted down and repurposed into new products, while metals are smelted and reused in manufacturing.
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Circular Economy
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The recycled materials are reintegrated into the production cycle, reducing the need for virgin resources and minimizing environmental impact.
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Thank You for Making a Difference
By choosing to recycle your old sunglasses with us, you’re playing a vital role in protecting our planet. Together, we’re reducing waste, conserving resources, and creating a cleaner future for our oceans and the environment. Thank you for being a part of the Shade Eyewear community and for doing the right thing.
Every pair of sunglasses recycled through our program makes a difference. Let’s keep working together to leave the earth better than we found it.