Industry Initiatives

Industry resources & initiatives

Find our more on the sustainability initiatives of the eye care industry, foundations and agencies by accessing their websites and reading the most recent impact reports below.

Social Impact and Sustainability website
2023 Social Impact and Sustainability Report
Recycling Programs website
2023 Impact Report
Sustainability website
2023 Impact Report
How to recycle eyewear
Guidance: Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability Hub
Sustainability website
2023 Sustainability Report
Sustainability website
2023 Sustainability Report
Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Practices in the Eye Health Sector
Call to Action for Environmentally Sustainable Practices in The Eye Health Sector
Sustainability website
2023 Health for Humanity Report
Sustainable Development Goals website
2023 Sustainability Report
Sustainability website
2024 Sustainability Report
Sustainability website
2023 Sustainability report
Sight Advice FAQ: How can I recycle my old glasses
Sustainability website
2023/24 Sustainability Report

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Industry news & press releases

Find out more about the most recent accomplishments to drive and enhance sustainability efforts in the eye care industry. Additional news releases are available from the news content pages of each manufacturer.

April 22, 2025 Bausch + Lomb Collects More than 100 Million Units of Eyecare Products Through Its Two Recycling Programs
April 21, 2025 Bausch + Lomb Reports More Than 100 Million Units of Contacts Lenses, Lens Care and Eye Care Materials Collected Through ONE By ONE and Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling Programs
April 17, 2025 CooperVision’s Plastic Neutrality Initiative Reaches Remarkable Half-Billion Bottle Milestone
April 15, 2025 ‘Our Power, Our Planet’: EssilorLuxottica Sustainability Week 2025
March 12, 2025 Safilo Group Shares 2024 Sustainability Statement
March 10, 2025 CooperVision Achieves Zero Waste Certification at Six Global Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities
February 13, 2025 EssilorLuxottica Recognized for Remarkable ESG Performance
Feb 11, 2025 MYGroup is expanding its blister pack recycling scheme
January 21, 2025 Bringing Life-Changing Vision Care to Latin America
Jan 13, 2025 CooperVision on reducing environmental impact
November 14, 2024 Bausch + Lomb Reports More Than 94 Million Units of Contact Lenses, Lens Care and Eye Care Materials Collected Through ONE By ONE and Biotrue Eye Care Recycling Programs
September 20, 2024 CooperVision Celebrates World Cleanup Day with Plastic Neutrality Milestone, Premieres Docuseries Showcasing Impact of Initiative
June 26, 2024 Johnson & Johnson on Balancing People, Planet & Profit
June 10, 2024 CooperVision Production Site Receives Environmental Sustainability and Occupational Health & Safety Honors
Jun 6, 2024 EssilorLuxottica Renews Support for World Oceans Day 2024
May 23, 2024 CooperCompanies’ 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report Highlights Efforts that Benefit People and the Planet
May 1, 2024 Bausch + Lomb eye care recycling programs reach milestones
April 8, 2024 CooperVision Extends Partnership with Plastic Bank, Adds Vision Care Program for Collectors
March 1, 2024 Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, and Menicon to start joint research on fundamental technology for contact lenses bringing innovation to the industry by new material design and material recycling
February 13, 2024 Umweltforschung von EMBL unterstützt durch ZEISS (in German)
October 26, 2023 CooperVision Achieves Second LEED® Gold Certification at Puerto Rico Manufacturing Facility
September 20, 2023 Hoya commits to 100% renewable energy plan
September 15, 2023 DbyD launches first collection made with recycled metal on World Clean-Up Day
August 30, 2023 Hoya Announces Three-Pillar Sustainability Program
June 29, 2023 Alcon’s Vision for a Greener Future
June 7, 2023 Johnson & Johnson Vision’s three sustainability focuses
June, 2023 Response to Climate Change
May 2, 2023 Alcon Expands Plastic Bank Partnership in 2023 to Further Support Sustainability Efforts
Mar 22, 2023 EssilorLuxottica launches “Back to Sustainability”: an edutainment project with Matteo Ward
August 8, 2022 Specsavers launch glasses and contact lens recycling initiative with MYGroup
June 26, 2022 Johnson & Johnson Vision expands contact lens recycling programme as survey reveals majority of wearers are unaware of recycling options
May 22, 2022 EssilorLuxottica takes a step further with nylon circularity
April 26, 2022 Johnson & Johnson Vision Makes Key Changes to Product Manufacturing and Packaging as it Increases Commitment to Sustainability
April 21, 2022 Alcon is the First Healthcare Company to Achieve GreenCircle Certification for Zero Waste to Landfill Manufacturing Facilities
April 21, 2022 Bausch + Lomb Reports More Than 48 Million Units of Contact Lens, Eye Care and Lens Care Materials Recycled Through ONE by ONE and Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling Programs
March 24, 2022 Boots is delivering its ‘Recycle at Boots’ scheme in partnership with MYGroup
December 2021 Sustainable practice: the role of eye care professionals
June 5, 2021 Responsible recycling of waste by optical and optometric professionals and their patients/consumers

If you are aware of any resources we may be missing, please contact us at info@core-eye.org

Disclaimer

The content provided on this website is intended solely as a general summary of sustainability initiatives and resources from the eye care industry. While we strive to present accurate, timely, and relevant information, this summary may not capture all available details, updates, or initiatives related to each company.

Please note:

  • The information may not be comprehensive or fully up-to-date.
  • Manufacturers may update their sustainability practices or reporting without prior notice.
  • This site does not claim to verify the accuracy or completeness of third-party data or materials.
  • Inclusion on this website does not constitute an endorsement of any specific product, company, or sustainability claim.
  • If you notice anything missing, please contact us at info@core-eye.org.

We encourage users to consult the official websites and reports of the respective manufacturers and organizations for the most current and detailed information.

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