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FGX chooses Eastman to create eyewear from molecularly recycled material

Companies join forces to reduce plastic waste as FGX adopts Tritan™ Renew

Brand Provided | By Eastman | Published 4 years ago | About a 1 minute read

KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- FGX International, a leading designer and marketer of nonprescription reading glasses, optical frames, and sunglasses, is collaborating with global specialty materials company Eastman to bring innovative, sustainable eyewear frames to mass market eyewear fashion.

FGX International adopted Eastman Tritan™ Renew copolyester in January 2022 and will roll it out across its entire portfolio. The conversion will begin with frames from the iconic Foster Grant® collection and expand to other FGX brands.

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Published Mar 22, 2022 5pm EDT / 2pm PDT / 9pm GMT / 10pm CET

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