Opolis Optics

If you’re on the hunt for sustainable sunglasses or ski goggles, look to Opolis Optics, a company that makes shades from recycled plastics and bio-based materials. To date, the brand has pulled over 350,000 plastic bottles out of the ocean and turned them into a well-curated assortment of gender-neutral sunnies. The site notes what face shapes and sizes the glasses flatter best, as well as details like which pairs have polarized or anti-salt water coatings. You can choose to shop either StokedPlastic or Bio-Based (which will decompose in 115 days in landfill conditions — not on your face!). Anyone who hesitates to buy online will appreciate the opportunity to try on the glasses via a fun Instagram filter. You can also rest assured knowing that O.O. offers a 30-day refund. Enter code BLUEDOT15 at checkout to save 15% off your order. For more on the Opolis Optics story, read Lily Olsen’s article, “Vision for the Future.” We’d also like to congratulate James Merrill on his recent nomination in the Emerging Leader category for the 2023 Annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards.