Sustainability

We have also reduced our packaging waste, with our packaging now being made from 99% recycled materials and being 100% recyclable.

Australian Merino wool, in particular, is a very important material used across our collection. Our wool fibres biodegrade in just 6 months, unlike synthetic fibres which can take up to 40 years to biodegrade. Our premium Merino wool has been accredited by AWI (Australian Wool Innovation) and we work very closely with The Woolmark Company, with many of our products being Woolmark Accredited and carrying the Woolmark Logo, to ensure we remain committed to high ethical standards and use premium materials sourced by ethical Australian farmers.

As well as using natural Australian sheepskin to craft our products, we are consistently innovating to create more sustainable ways of crafting our Platinum Collection, such as our use of an eco-tan process meaning there’s no harm made to the environment or humans, and there is 30% less water waste than traditional tanning methods.

Our packaging was chosen from a range designated as eco-friendly and supported by EU regulations.

Our bullion comes from Cooksons who now only supply reclaimed metals and we use sea glass in some specific designs.

All our products are made in the UK and therefore the suppliers are all subject to UK employment law.

We have chosen our suppliers and packaging based on their eco-policies and use of recycling and eco-friendly products (Dahlinger eco-packaging)

Further to the above detail of non toxic chemicals being used in SOEK® eyewear, and our use of 100% castor oil in our range we also adhere point 12 with the below: • Our SOEK® premium eco friendly lens cloths are made from RPET. Made from recycled plastic bottles that are collected and recycled in most countries around the world. RPET consumes 70% less energy, 75% less CO2, and 86% less water than virgin polyester. • Our SOEK® Cork Cases are made from natural cork, which is sustainably sourced and designed to be 100% biodegradable at the end of its lifespan. • Starch based plastic used for packaging. • Recycled cardboard used for shipping. • No toxic chemicals used in production of SOEK eyewear. • 100% Castor Oil Frames. • Sustainable management and production using FSC accredited timbers. • Partner with One Tree Planted to ensure management of natural resources.

SOEK® is a partner with One Tree Planted, One Tree Planted is a non-profit organisation that is on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and knowledgeable experts to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. One Tree Planted inspires participation in reforestation by making it simple for everyone to help the environment. One Tree Planted plants one tree with every dollar donated The Mission Together we can restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity and make a positive social impact around the world. How is One Tree Planted making a difference? Reforestation helps to rebuild forests after fires and floods, provide jobs for social impact, and restore biodiversity. Many projects have overlapping objectives, creating a combination of benefits that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. ONE DOLLAR. ONE TREE. ONE PLANET. 100% Plant Based Range: Castor Oil Frames Our 100% plant based sunglasses are a chic wardrobe staple. Created from sustainable Castor Seed Oil and finished in a flattering crystal hue. All come with a 100% biodegradable cork pouch and RPET microfibre cleaning cloth

Our Directors are heavily involved in the manufacturing process for SOEK products, and regularly visit the manufacturing and warehouse facilities. The components of SOEK products are assembled by a family run & operated business.

We are currently in the early stages of sourcing either recycled plastic cover bags, or to find an alternative to covering our pieces with another piece of material.

We have a collection of recycled cotton clothing that we are offering to customers for the first time this season. We also ensure that our products/clothing are all plastic free, including our sourced materials.

We offer all of our employees the correct wages and benefits in which they are entitled to. We have an ethicsl policy devised that all can look at and take from in their own time, if ever required.

We sell our products from our sales representative who travels around the country helping to reduce our customers carbon footprint.vWe also ensure that when delivering we send as much as possible to each customer per order. Otherwise we attend trade shows to help with visiting customers, alongside a digital b2b platform which we offer to all of our wholesale customers.

We are currently in the early stages of sourcing either recycled plastic cover bags, or to find an alternative to covering our pieces with another piece of material.

We have a collection of recycled cotton clothing that we are offering to customers for the first time this season. We also ensure that our products/clothing are all plastic free, including our sourced materials.

We offer all of our employees the correct wages and benefits in which they are entitled to. We have an ethicsl policy devised that all can look at and take from in their own time, if ever required.

We sell our products from our sales representative who travels around the country helping to reduce our customers carbon footprint.vWe also ensure that when delivering we send as much as possible to each customer per order. Otherwise we attend trade shows to help with visiting customers, alongside a digital b2b platform which we offer to all of our wholesale customers.