The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) at the University of Waterloo has launched SustainableEyecare.com. The website is designed to educate eyecare professionals and patients about the environmental impact of contact lenses and eyewear, as well as about practical solutions for recycling and responsible disposal.

The site includes easy-to-understand information about the environmental challenges linked to contact lens, frames, and spectacle lens disposal; clear instructions for how to properly dispose of lenses to minimize environmental effects; a directory of known recycling programs around the world, as well as a listing of green initiatives from select eyecare manufacturers and industry bodies; customizable resources and downloadable infographics that eyecare professionals can use to educate patients, some of which are available in 30 languages; tips on how to build sustainability into clinical practice operations; and a compendium of relevant peer-reviewed and professional publications.

CORE plans to update the site with additional resources from across the eyecare spectrum and encourages organizations to submit their own initiatives for possible inclusion over the coming weeks and months