Karun Eyewear
Eyewear that the world wants, with the standards that the planet needs. Karun eyewear originated from Patagonia. Their origin is the wildnerness of Patagonia, which has taken them to take action and create the necessary solutions to protect the last wild places in the world. In essence, Karun eyewear is we are all nature. They strive to protect it.
What we do
We link nature conservation with rural empowerment through product and project innovation and we inspire the world through storytelling.
With a global and growing presence around the world, Karun is radically sustainable eyewear designed to last. They have been awarded most sustainable eyewear brand patagonia in 2021-2022.
Karun eyewear value chain
A sustainable eyewear brand requires a rigorous and delicate production process. By working with micro businesses and impact leaders in local rural communities to recovering discarded materials (fishing nets, ropes and other types of discarded plastics and metals), Karun can gather and produce raw materials to design eyewear that is made to last. Every purchase will help their social partners empower local communities and in return protect nature. The impact of each purchase inspires a design philosophy that nurtures trust and confidence to develop a sustainable eyewear brand.
So far Karun has recovered 225 tons of discarded materials. 157 tons were recycled plastic: ropes and old fishing nets. 68 tons were recycled metals: cans, scrap etc. Through this work, impact leaders earned additional income, which increased average local salary by 40%. There have been 820 active people in collection campaigns. If 1.5 tons of discarded materials are collected every year per impact leader, imagine the results that will benefit people and the planet.
Karun Traceability System
Karun eyewear has a unique carbon labelling and full traceability through proprietary blockchain technology. This system helps track their impact and prove to you how every eyewear makes a difference for people and our nature.
Let’s look at the world from a different point of view. The more we can reuse, recycle and reduce means we can find a better fit for our advancing technology.
Since 2012, Karun eyewear has pioneering sustainable materials in eyewear
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Ready to visit us and check out Karun eyewear? You can click here to book an eyewear visit at any one of our seven locations in the Greater Toronto Area. You can also click here to ask us a question. We offer high-quality and personable eye care and eyewear services to all of our patients. Let’s start your journey toward a cleaner planet by showing your support for Karun eyewear! Together, we can make a difference and help you See The Colours of Life.