About Monkeyglasses

In 2009, Mai-britt and Morten Seaton merged their skills to start the eyewear company, Monkeyglasses. They were first- movers in thinking sustainably in the eyewear industry. Today, Monkeyglasses can be found in thousands of stores. Monkeyglasses unique products show concern for both the environment, as well as the people involved in their production. Carbon Footprint pr. 1 piece = 266 g. of CO2 1 Pair of Monkeyglasses handmade frame release max. 266 g. incl. the hard case of recycled cardboard. Responsible production We focus on 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations and incorporate. The production follows the UN’s Global Compact CSR guidelines. Recyclable materials Our frames are developed from bio cotton acetate, stainless steel, and repurposed production waste. Cotton acetate is biocompatible, anti-allergenic, and biodegradable, consisting of over 95% cotton flowers and wood pulp. Stainless steel: Pure nickel-free steel which has a min. recycled content of 60%. Packaging is total recycled paper, also the transport packaging is plastic-free. We support Save the Orangutan A nonprofit organization from Denmark, working tirelessly to protect the vast biodiversity of Borneo’s rainforests. They rescue orphaned orangutans, as well as work to stop deforestation, both through legislation and by buying rainforest land for endangered animals. Monkeyglasses are grateful for every purchase, that allows us to make our annual contributions.Read their story