The Complete Guide to Ethical Sunglasses 2025

Get ready for the best summer by choosing ethical sunglasses made with recycled or sustainable materials. We've compiled a list of some of our top picks for 2025, and the best part is that so many of these companies also have a meaningful give back program. Win win! Check out the links below to find some great choices for your sunny days.

 

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Blue Planet Eyewear | affordable eyewear that gives back | start at $45

 

Covry  |  inclusive eyewear for faces of all shapes and sizes  |  start at $105

 

DIFF Eyewear | charitable designer glasses that give back | start at $85

 

Grown | sustainable wooden eyewear that gives the gift of sight | start at $169

 

Johnny Fly Co | acetate frames available for prescription | start at $120

 

Kuma | sunglasses + bamboo + cork accessories | start at $35

 

Pela | low waste sunglasses that give back to ocean and wildlife conservation | start at $65

 

Pala | ethical eyewear that gives back | start at $82

 

Proof | made with recycled skateboards and also give back | start at $68

 

Quince | high quality materials with affordable costs | starts at $50

 

Sea2See | eco-friendly made with recycled sea plastic | start at $95

 

Shwood Eyewear | original wood sunglasses | start at $79

 

Solo | repurposed wood and bamboo sunglasses that give back | start at $89

 

Sunski | polarized sunglasses using recycled plastic | start at $48

 

Tens | biodegradable frames available for prescription | start at $79

 

Warby Parker | prescription sunglasses with home try-on | start at $95

 

WearPanda | bamboo sunglasses and gives back | start at $120

 

Woodzee | wood + recycled sunglasses made in the US | start at $45

 

Redemption Market is a woman owned social impact shop in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring curated ethical and fair trade goods. Their give back brands support anti-trafficking programs around the world. Find Redemption Market at one of four locations of The Merchantile in Phoenix or Scottsdale- read more about their retail space in Phoenix Magazine. Or, visit the pop-up shop at the Downtown Phoenix Farmer's Market, as featured in AZ Central's Farmer's Market guide.