Give your old glasses a new life: sustainable ideas and good causes
Do you have old frames gathering dust in your closet? Instead of throwing them away, there are plenty of ways to give them a second life. From fitting them with new lenses to donating them to charity, your old glasses can make a difference—for the planet and for people in need.
Replace lenses, keep your frame ♻️
Sustainability is a hot topic in fashion, but the eyewear industry still produces large amounts of waste. One simple way to reduce this is by reusing your existing frame and replacing only the lenses.
At Glazoo, we can install new prescription, sun, or photochromic lenses in almost any frame—even vintage or designer models. You can swap sunglasses lenses for optical ones, or vice versa, and extend the life of your glasses while supporting the circular economy.
Ordering is easy: choose your lenses online, send us your frame, and we’ll take care of the rest—affordably and without compromising quality.
Donate your glasses to a good cause 🌍
If you no longer use your old frames, consider donating them. We work with organizations such as:
- Light for the World – fighting preventable blindness in developing countries.
- Eye for Angola – supporting ophthalmologists and hospitals in Angola.
- Matamba Foundation – providing free eye tests and glasses in Tanzania.
You can send us your frames, and we’ll make sure they end up where they’re needed most.
Support local projects 🇧🇪
We also collaborate with The Collection in Antwerp, a partnership between five local non-profits including De Kringwinkel, Oxfam, World Mission Help, Kindervriend and Human care. By donating here, you support social employment projects and local charities.
Not near Antwerp? Drop your glasses off at your nearest thrift store—they’ll find them a happy new owner.
Tip: If you do need a new frame, choose sustainable brands like Yuma Labs, Dick Moby, Sea2see, Neubau Eyewear, or Friendly Frenchie.
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