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plastic that holds all the aesthetical characteristics of traditional acetate but is made with 68% renewable ingredients. ESPRIT’s ECOllection line also includes models made with M49 bio-acetate, a plasticizer made with natural resources, cottonseed fibre, and wood. M49 acetate can also be biodegradable within 115 days. HEXETATE Hexetate is an eco-friendly material that is increasingly embraced by the eyewear industry because it is made with recyclable materials and does not contain BPAs (a chemical compound used to produce plastic). It is a very durable material that is employed in myriad other industries. Its flexibility and scratch resistance make it an ideal component for frames. It’s also about 10% lighter than acetate. FIBROUS RESIDUES Fibrous residues come from plants such as hemp, flax, rice, and straw. When combined with post- consumer recycled plastic, it reduces waste and CO2 output. These materials have also enabled organisations to work in partnership with farmers and waste management crews to find alternatives to disposable materials. RECYCLED STAINLESS STEEL Metal frames made from recycled stainless steel are durable, anticorrosive, and light while providing a sophisticated, timeless look. Botaniq a well-known European brand, has many sustainable materials and uses recycled stainless steel as a product to make metal eyewear. EYEWEAR MANUFACTURERS ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR NEWER MATERIALS AND WAYS TO IMPROVE THEIR DESIGNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO BEING MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY IMAGE COURTESY : WWW.HOFFMANN-EYEWEAR.COM 21 VISION PLUS SE ASIA EDITION