SUNGLASSES
Find stylish eco-shades made from materials that are better for the planet than the usual suspects. Reclaimed plastic (leftovers from factories that normally get tossed), sustainable wood, and vintage sun specs avert the production of less-green materials (i.e.: new plastic, which comes from oil and never fully biodegrades).
- iWood Sunglasses - seven styles of women's shades with sustainable wood frames (lenses provide UV protection); for the connoisseur - they're pricey ($350).
- Kayu Design Bamboo Sunglasses - light bamboo-framed shades; and for every purchase Kayu sponsors one sight-restoring surgery in a developing country ($180).
- ICU Eyewear - three of its trendy, unisex sunglass styles (including a pair reminiscent of Ray Bans) are made from scrap plastic that would otherwise end up in landfills ($22).
- Blue Planet Eyewear - recycled-plastic sunglasses with UV protection in mostly recycled packaging; 12 styles, including the chic, oversized Luna ($18; also available at many Whole Foods).
- Vintage Sunglasses Shop and Eyeglass Boy - designer vintage sunglasses.
