Are we the world’s most sustainable sunglasses?

Are we the world’s most sustainable sunglasses?

At Good Citizens Eyewear, we set out to untrash the planet® - not chase labels. But more and more people are asking:
“Are you the most sustainable sunglasses in the world?”

We’re not here to crown ourselves. We’re here to show the facts.
Here’s why we might just be leading the charge:

1. Repairable by design

Our eyewear isn’t glued or welded shut.
It’s built from five simple parts that clip together without tools. If something breaks or you feel like a change, swap it out in seconds. That means less waste, more longevity.

2. Made in Sydney

Every frame is made by us in Sydney.
That’s rare. It keeps jobs local, reduces emissions, and gives us complete control over quality and accountability.

3. Created from recycled plastic bottles

Our frames are made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic.
One discarded bottle. One pair of glasses. It’s that simple. And that powerful.

4. Modular and customisable

Mix and match frame fronts, arms and clips.
Change your style in seconds. Don’t toss your sunnies. Reinvent them. The most sustainable product is the one you don’t need to replace.

5. Disability-inclusive dispatch

85 percent of our orders are picked and packed by people with severe disabilities.
Together with the carers at The Avenue in Sydney, we designed a system that empowers everyone to contribute. That’s sustainability in action for people and the planet.

6. Award-winning detail

Our eyewear has won multiple global awards for its innovative, purposeful design, including Best in Class at the Good Design Awards and the Social Responsibility in Fashion award.
Why? Because sustainability and great design should go hand in hand.

7. Education that drives real change

Good Citizens has been included in the Victorian school curriculum as a case study in sustainable design.
We also guest lecture at leading universities including UTS and RMIT in fashion and industrial design.
And right now, we’re co-writing a new higher education course with the government to help shape the future of sustainable manufacturing and design in Australia.

So… are we the world’s most sustainable sunglasses?

That’s not for us to decide. But we’re proud to say we’re building a model others can follow.
Repairable. Customisable. Locally made. Inclusive. Designed to last.

We’re not just trying to be the best in the world.
We’re trying to be the best for the world.

Thanks for being a Good Citizen.

Read our sustainability page
Visit our online store
Visit our Made in Australia page
Read about us in the global media