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Following the SEE Summit, many practitioners have asked for resources to help them in their sustainability journey. We will be adding resources to help you here.
Read the latest article on plastics recycling for the world of optics.
After reducing our carbon footprint, reduction of waste is a key issue within the optical community. The waste hierarchy illustration, left, outlines how reducing what we use is the first step, saying no to excess packaging and single use items wherever possible.
Consumer demand to recycle frames and lenses is growing. Here is a list of companies that currently offer recyling:
More resources to follow. If you have further resources to add, please email achitty@abdo.org.uk.
Please note these resources are not endorsed by ABDO.