Many designer eyewear manufacturers make significant claims about their sustainability and social impact, often backed by certifications to validate these assertions. We applaud these brand owners for their dedication. However, it's essential to consider the broader environmental impact and think beyond the initial production phase, to the entire lifecycle of these products.
Take your local opticians or independent store, they're always updating their stock to match what's in demand - but what happens to the overstocked or end of season eyewear that doesn't sell? Some end up in landfill, but many are packed and sent off to clearance warehouses, where wholesalers distribute them to resellers. This complex cycle raises critical questions about sustainability and waste management in the fashion industry, prompting Off Price Eyewear to find a better way.
As a reseller ourselves, we are an integral element of a product's lifecycle - but how are we different, and how do we strive for a better, greener way?
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Fully focused on overstocked and end-of-season branded eyewear
We do not purchase products on demand. Instead, we focus on items already in circulation such as overstocked or end of season eyewear. This greatly reduces potential waste, minimising the emissions and waste associated with manufacturing new products.
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One outlet - one impact
Working closely with resellers such as your local high street store or independent opticians, we virtually combine their overstocked, end of season or end of line eyewear. Thanks to our hybrid stocking method, products remain in the location they have spent most of their lifespan, moving only to fulfil your order. This greatly reduces logistic carbon emissions.
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Open returns policy
Want to freshen up your look? We run an open returns policy meaning you can return your designer sunglasses or frames at a time that suits you. For up-to 1 year after purchase you can return your eyewear for a credit towards a new pair or you can simply take the cash offered. Avoiding unnecessary landfill and home waste with a sustainable solution for tired or unloved eyewear.
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Re-loved eyewear closes the loop on unnecessary waste
Through our sister website, re-loved eyewear.com, we refurbish returned sunglasses and frames and sell your unloved eyewear to someone to re-love! We also buy and sell pre-loved designer eyewear to reduce landfill and extend the life of amazing designer eyewear.
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Tree Planting
For each order made on our website we plant a tree to offset the carbon footprint. We applaud the big manufacturers for doing their big part, however the average high street store or independent opticians simply do not have the same resources. By extending the life of designer eyewear we significantly reduce the carbon footprint. By planting a tree for each order on our website, we offset environmental shipping and transport costs too!
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Genuine Designer Eyewear
All our products come either direct from the manufacturers themselves or from their authorised distribution channels.
Therefore, every product on our website comes from the same place as any genuine pair of designer sunglasses.
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