Eco Eyewear · at Farmilo

Eyewear That Looks Good and Does Good

What if choosing your next pair of glasses could make a little less impact on the planet? That’s the idea behind Eco Eyewear.

Rather than treating sustainability as an afterthought, Eco has built its eyewear around more sustainable materials, responsible packaging and a simple commitment:

At Farmilo Optometrist, we’re proud to stock a carefully selected collection of Eco Eyewear in Leicester.

For anyone who wants great-looking eyewear while making a more environmentally conscious choice, Eco is a collection well worth discovering.

For every frame purchased, a tree is planted.

More Than Just an “Eco-Friendly” Name

Sustainability has become a word used by almost every industry. Eco Eyewear has been focused on it since the brand was founded in 2009. Its approach goes beyond simply changing the packaging.

Eco considers the materials used to make the frames, demo lenses, cases, cloths, transport bags, inserts and packaging. Most importantly, Eco describes its eyewear programme as carbon negative.

Carbon Negative Eyewear

One Frame. One Tree.

Eco has a straightforward principle:

For every Eco frame purchased, a tree is planted.

Eco works with tree-planting initiatives to help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and states that its programme removes more CO₂ than the company generates through its activities.

That allows Eco to describe its eyewear as carbon negative rather than simply carbon neutral. And this isn’t a small programme. Eco says that more than 4.2 million trees have already been planted through its work with Trees for the Future.

So choosing an Eco frame contributes to something much bigger than the pair of glasses you’re wearing.

Sustainable Materials

One of the most interesting things about Eco is the range of materials used across its collections. Rather than relying solely on conventional virgin plastics and metals, Eco uses materials including:

Each offers a different look and feel while reducing reliance on conventional frame materials.

Sustainable materials

Biobased frames, recycled metals and bio-acetate.

Biobased Frames

Some Eco frames begin with an unusual ingredient:

Castor seeds are processed into castor oil, which Eco then uses as the base material for the pellets used to manufacture its biobased eyewear.

The result is a lightweight frame material derived partly from renewable plant sources rather than relying entirely on conventional fossil-fuel-based plastics.

And importantly, choosing a more sustainable material doesn’t mean having to choose boring eyewear. Eco’s biobased collection comes in a wide range of contemporary shapes and colours.

Castor seeds.

Recycled Metal

Eco also produces eyewear using recycled metal. Reusing existing metal can reduce waste and the need for additional extraction of virgin raw materials. It also allows the material to continue being recycled without necessarily losing the properties that make metal useful for eyewear.

The result is a collection that combines clean, lightweight metal styling with a more considered approach to the material itself.

Recycled Aluminium

Another particularly interesting Eco collection uses recycled aluminium. Aluminium allows Eco to create lightweight frames with a distinctive sculpted appearance and satin finish. The frames are finished with matte metallic coatings that complement the character of the material.

They’re modern, lightweight and very different from a conventional acetate frame. And matching magnetic sun clip-ons are available across the recycled aluminium collection.

Bio-Acetate

If you love the look and feel of traditional acetate eyewear, Eco also offers bio-acetate. Eco’s bio-acetate is made from natural cotton and wood pulp. It has the appearance and feel people associate with quality acetate eyewear while offering a more sustainable material alternative.

This allows Eco to create richer colours and more substantial frame shapes without abandoning the environmental philosophy behind the brand.

From Optical to Sunglasses in a Snap

One of our favourite features of Eco Eyewear has nothing to do with sustainability. It’s simply very clever. Many Eco optical frames can be paired with a matching magnetic sun clip-on. Bring the clip towards the frame and it simply snaps into position.

Your everyday prescription glasses become sunglasses in seconds. No changing glasses. No carrying a completely separate prescription pair every time you go outside.

Snap on. Snap off.

It’s particularly useful when you’re:

Polarised Sun Protection

The magnetic clip-ons aren’t simply coloured pieces of plastic. Compatible Eco clip-ons use polarised lenses with UV protection. Polarisation can substantially reduce reflected glare from surfaces such as:

That can make outdoor vision considerably more comfortable.

So rather than the clip-on simply being a convenient accessory, it can become a genuinely useful part of your everyday eyewear.

One Frame. Two Looks.

The magnetic clip-on also changes the appearance of the frame. Without the clip, you have your everyday optical glasses. Add the clip and they become sunglasses.

That makes Eco particularly appealing for someone who doesn’t necessarily want to purchase and carry a completely separate pair of prescription sunglasses.

Of course, a dedicated pair of prescription sunglasses may still be the better solution for some prescriptions or lifestyles. We’ll help you decide which option makes most sense for you.

Sustainability Beyond the Frame

Eco’s environmental approach doesn’t stop once the frame has been manufactured. The brand also considers the other materials surrounding the eyewear. That includes:

It’s a more complete approach than simply putting the word “eco” on a frame.

Cases
Cleaning cloths
Demo lenses
Transport bags
Inserts
Inner packaging
Outer packaging
Retail display materials

Sustainable Doesn't Have to Look Sustainable

There’s an outdated idea that environmentally conscious products have to look earthy, rustic or obviously recycled. Eco proves otherwise. The collection includes:

You don’t have to choose between liking your glasses and liking the thinking behind them.

The frame still has to look great on you.

Contemporary acetates
Lightweight metals
Colourful frames
Classic shapes
Modern oversized styles
Subtle everyday eyewear
Statement designs

Designed for Everyday Wear

Ultimately, glasses need to work in real life. You may wear them for ten or twelve hours every day. They need to be comfortable. They need to fit correctly. They need to work with your prescription. And you need to enjoy wearing them.

That’s why we’ll consider more than the sustainability story when helping you choose an Eco frame. We’ll look at:

Sustainability is a great reason to discover Eco. But the right frame still needs to be the right frame for you.

Your face shape
Frame size
Bridge fit
Colour
Your prescription
Lens thickness
Your lifestyle
Whether you'd benefit from the magnetic sun clip-on

Beautiful Frames Deserve the Right Lenses

Once you’ve chosen your Eco frame, we’ll help you select the appropriate prescription lenses. Depending on your prescription and visual requirements, options can include:

We’ll consider the frame and lenses together so the finished glasses are comfortable, attractive and appropriate for the way you use your vision.

Premium single vision lenses
Advanced varifocals
Occupational lenses
Thinner high-index lenses
Premium anti-reflection coatings
Photochromic lenses
Prescription sun lenses

Who Is Eco Eyewear For?

Eco is particularly worth exploring if you:

But you don’t have to choose Eco purely because of sustainability. You might simply find a frame that looks fantastic on you. And that’s just as important.

Want to make a more sustainable eyewear choice
Like the idea of a tree being planted with your frame purchase
Prefer frames made using more sustainable materials
Want lightweight everyday glasses
Like modern, uncomplicated designs
Want glasses with a matching magnetic sun clip-on
Would find polarised sun protection useful
Prefer independent eyewear collections to conventional designer labels
Want your purchasing decisions to better reflect your environmental values

Find it at Farmilo

Independent Eyewear at Farmilo

Being an independent optician gives us the freedom to choose eyewear differently. We can look beyond the familiar designer names and find collections that offer something genuinely interesting. Sometimes that’s exceptional engineering. Sometimes it’s craftsmanship. Sometimes it’s extraordinary colour.

And sometimes it’s a completely different approach to how eyewear is made. Eco gives us something different again:

Eyewear designed with its environmental impact in mind.

Eco Eyewear at Farmilo

We have a carefully selected collection of Eco Eyewear frames in stock at Farmilo Optometrist. Come in and try them. Feel the different materials. Explore the colours and shapes. Try the magnetic sun clip-ons.

And let us help you find a frame that works with your face, prescription and lifestyle.

Eco Eyewear in Leicester

If you’re looking for Eco Eyewear in Leicester, visit Farmilo Optometrist and explore our collection in person. We’ll help you choose your frame, professionally fit it and pair it with lenses selected for your individual visual requirements.

Because making a more sustainable choice doesn’t mean compromising on your eyewear.