Sustainability
RESEARCH STUDIO™: Leading the Way in Sustainable, Zero-Waste Eyewear
Sustainability? Let’s walk the talk.
We love being on this planet, so we want to do what we can to make sure we stay here as long as possible. Every day, we strive to reduce waste and emissions—one pair of eyewear at a time. Okay, enough talking. Here’s how.
Zero waste… is that even possible?
Yes, it is. Seriously. Using a 3D printing technology called Selective Laser Sintering, we craft each frame individually. That means no waste. Okay, maybe a little—but that waste goes directly into a new pair of glasses. And don’t even get us started on our made-to-order process…
Okay, let’s get started on the made-to-order process.
Every pair of eyewear is made to order—we don’t do mass production. That means no unsold inventory ending up in a warehouse somewhere.
Now you might think… but how much does it really reduce our carbon footprint? 90%. We know we talk a lot about made-to-order, but we’re extremely proud of that number.
And now for the tree-planting part.
You’ve probably heard this before: we’re planting trees to contribute to Lifegate’s Zero Impact Project. Planting trees isn’t a new thing. But it’s still an extremely important thing. We do everything we can to minimize our carbon footprint.
Beyond Research Studio.
Ready for some humble bragging? Here goes. Our production methods extend beyond our own products to our supply chain—possibly ensuring a greener future for the eyewear industry. At least, that’s our goal. We want to share our way of working with whoever is willing to go the extra mile for the environment.
The collection
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