11 Jun Give Your Old Glasses New Life: Recycle Your Frames
Give Your Old Glasses New Life: Recycle Your Frames with Nicholson Eyecare
At Nicholson Eyecare, we believe that great vision shouldn’t come at the cost of a healthy planet. That’s why we’re proud to offer a frame recycling programme that gives your old spectacles a second life – and helps reduce waste in the optical industry.
Why Recycle Your Old Glasses?
Every year, millions of pairs of glasses are discarded in the UK alone. Many end up in landfill, contributing to plastic and metal waste that can take decades or even centuries to decompose.
Here are some eye-opening facts:
- Over 4 million pairs of glasses are sold in the UK every year.
- Yet, fewer than 10% of those frames are currently recycled or reused.
- The average pair of frames can take hundreds of years to fully break down if not properly recycled.
By choosing to recycle, you’re helping to:
- Reduce landfill waste
- Conserve materials like acetate, stainless steel and titanium
- Lower carbon emissions involved in manufacturing new frames
How Our Frame Recycling Scheme Works
We’ve made it simple for you to take part:
Drop Off: Bring your old or unwanted glasses – prescription or non-prescription – to any Nicholson Eyecare branch.
Sort & Reuse: Depending on condition, we either pass them to charities that redistribute them to those in need, or responsibly recycle the materials.
Feel Good: You’ll walk out knowing you’ve made a sustainable choice that helps both people and planet.
You don’t even have to be buying new frames to take part – just drop them in our recycling box and we’ll do the rest.
Small Changes, Big Impact
As an independent opticians, we’re proud to be part of a growing movement to make eye care more sustainable. But we can’t do it without you.
Together, we can reduce waste and help ensure that every pair of glasses has a positive end-of-life journey. Whether you’re upgrading your style, updating your prescription, or simply clearing out a drawer – don’t throw your old specs away. Bring them to Nicholson Eyecare and give them a second chance to do good.
Let’s protect our planet – one frame at a time. 🌍👓
