Contact Lens Manufacturer Helping to Reduce Ocean-Bound Plastic

Every effort helps when it comes to supporting our environment.

As consumers, we can make fundamental purchasing decisions about what products we select and how these choices can positively impact the planet. Fortunately, there is an ever-growing list of items made by companies that take the earth’s health seriously. The more we learn about a product’s mission, the more we can feel confident that we are making purchases that are part of the solution—like clariti 1 day which is both sustainably manufactured and the first net plastic neutral contact lens.

What exactly does net plastic neutral mean?

It’s a straightforward equation. For every box of clariti 1 day distributed in the United States, CooperVision is committed to the collection, processing, and reuse of general plastic waste that is equal to the weight of the plastic contained in clariti 1 day lenses and their packaging. This was made possible in 2021 through the partnership they formed with Plastic Bank™, an organization that employs people in coastal communities to collect plastic in exchange for compensation, goods, and services. As the first net plastic neutral contact lens, clariti 1 day represents another step toward offsetting the use of essential medical plastics with the opportunity to reduce the amount of plastic which may end up in our world’s waterways. As consumers, we’re responsible for making purchasing decisions that benefit our world whenever possible. With the first net plastic neutral contact lens, we can do just that.

“The more we learn about a product’s mission, the more we can feel confident that we are making purchases that are part of the solution.”

How does clariti 1 day bring sustainability into its manufacturing practice?

clariti 1 day is manufactured in Alajuela, Costa Rica at a manufacturing site built for sustainability, including:

of the plastic generated by our processes is recycled

99.9

of our plant’s electricity comes from renewable resources

of materials used in our production process are recycled

As a result of CooperVision’s sustainability efforts, both their Alajuela and Madrid, Spain, facilities have received LEED certifications for environmentally-focused design and operation. CooperVision has also joined other public and private companies to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Consumers today expect daily disposable contact lenses that provide the ideal combination of visual clarity* and comfort.+ clariti 1 day daily disposable contact lenses are produced with silicone hydrogel—which 90% of eye care providers agree is the healthiest soft contact lens material available for daily disposable patients. clariti 1 day provides up to three times the oxygen transmissibility of some conventional hydrogel daily disposable lenses at the same price. CooperVision’s innovative material is results in a high-performing, comfortable lens, while allowing increased oxygen for whiter, brighter eyes.

A recent survey suggests that people considering purchasing contact lenses are poised to make a big difference. 87% of contact lens considerers agree that by wearing clariti 1 day, they would be supporting a brighter future for our planet. Three-quarters of those surveyed said they would trust their eye care professional more if they offered a net plastic neutral contact lens and 80% said they would be more likely to try wearing daily disposable contact lenses if a net plastic neutral option was available to them.

Whether we’re shopping for groceries or considering a new brand of contact lenses, we must remember that our purchasing decisions have the power to impact the world for the better.

With clariti 1 day, contact lens wearers have the opportunity to do that in a really big way.

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References

*All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 1013 adults (511 US adults and 502 German adults). Fieldwork was undertaken between October 24th and November 9th, 2018. The survey was carried out online. + CooperVision data on file 2020. Italy n=100 & Japan n= 49 new wearers in 1 Day SiHy. 1.CVI data on file 2020. Sustainability report, clariti® 1 day in US. Based on top 4 global contact lens manufacturers. 2.Orsborn G, Dumbleton K. Eye Care Professionals’ Perceptions of the Benefits of Daily Disposable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses, Contact Lens and Anterior Eye; 42 (2019) 4:373-379. CVI data on file 2018. Survey results of ECPs in US, UK and Japan, n=300. 3. CVI data on file 2020. prospective, double masked, bilateral, randomized cross-over dispensing 1-week study, with clariti® 1 day and 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST in FRP SiHy wearers. N=55; p<0.01 4. Brennan NA. Beyond Flux: Total Corneal Oxygen Consumption as an Index of Corneal Oxygenation During Contact Lens Wear. Optom Vis Sci. 2005;82(6):467-472. * Data on file, CooperVision; clariti® 1 day offers whiter eyes than 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST®. 5. CVI data on file 2021. clariti 1 day CL considerers sustainability research survey 205 US consumers aged 16-35 years, Decision Analyst, April 2021. 87% of all contact lens considerers agree following exposure to net plastic neutrality description. 6. CVI data on file 2021. clariti 1 day CL considerers sustainability research survey 205 US consumers aged 16-35 years, Decision Analyst, April 2021. 76% of all contact lens considerers agree. 7. CVI data on file 2021. clariti 1 day CL considerers sustainability research survey 205 US consumers aged 16-35 years, Decision Analyst, April 2021. 80% of all contact lens considerers agree. 8. CVI data on file 2021. clariti 1 day CL considerers sustainability research survey 205 US consumers aged 16-35 years, Decision Analyst, April 2021. 87% of all contact lens considerers agree following exposure to net plastic neutrality description.

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