Many of the world’s glasses are produced by two big businesses, a fun fact that helps explain why they tend to be so throwaway. Hooray, then, that Auckland’s Isle of Eden is on the scene, with shades handmade to last from thoughtful materials. They’ll fix them for you if you scratch or sit on them, and recycle, upcycle, compost or responsibly dispose of them if you want to upgrade to a new style.
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