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Revo Creates Sunglasses With Recycled Plastic Frames
Revo released a new line of sunglasses that utilizes its Re-Use™ technology, which offers frames made with 100 percent pre-consumer recycled nylon plastic.
The term “pre-consumer” denotes that the frames are made using plastic that hasn’t already been used in consumer products, commonly collected in curbside collections. One common source of pre-consumer plastic is the waste generated from factories during manufacturing, and this waste can add up. The U.S. EPA estimates 40 percent of all solid waste is generated by businesses and manufacturers.
Revo is also taking steps to extend the life of its lenses by adding Serilium™ to prevent shattering … read more
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