Athene Olive

By Bird Eyewear
£85.00 £95.00

The Athene are sunglasses for all occasions, from mountain hiking to red carpet events. A classic shape re-crafted with sustainable materials to give them some impressive eco-credentials. The low carbon Mazzucchelli bio-acetate uses plant based plasticisers and natural dyes giving them a carbon emissions footprint of only 110.83grams (about the same as making three cups of tea).

Sprung hinges and easy to adjust arms ensure a guaranteed comfortable fit, and with bio-resin lenses that provide 100% UVA/UVB protection to keep your eyes safe all day long.

These sunglasses provide the best eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

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    • Certified materials
    • Built-in flexible micro-hinges 
    • Adjustable arms 
    • Anti-scratch lens coating 
    • 100% UV protection
    • Eco-cork case

    Our low carbon bio-acetate uses plant based plasticisers and natural dyes, giving them a carbon emissions footprint of only 110grams (about the same as making three cups of tea).

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    BIO-PLASTIC

    Our Bio-acetate is an eco-friendly version of plastic that has a lower carbon footprint than traditional acetate.

    • Sustainably sourced from wood and cotton.
    • Hypoallergenic and safe for your skin.
    • High strength, flexible, and repairable
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    CORK


    Cork is a renewable material, a cork tree can be harvested once every 9-14 years during its 200-300-year lifespan, supplying cork for many generations. The process of harvesting cork has small ecological footprint, and we love it because it's both recyclable and biodegradable.