Plastic Bank’s Partnership with CooperVision
CooperVision partners with Plastic Bank to launch the United States’ first Plastic Neutral contact lens
CooperVision partners with Plastic Bank to launch the United States’ first Plastic Neutral contact lens
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of contact lenses, CooperVision is dedicated to developing quality lenses that bring better vision to the world2. CooperVision is committed to taking significant steps in its sustainability practices3. For every box of clariti® 1 day distributed in the United States, CooperVision will fund 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 packaging.
A dedication to the good of the planet
With the launch of clariti® 1 day, CooperVision is providing eye care practitioners and contact lens wearers a simple, environmentally sustainable option to make a positive impact on the environment. In the first three months of our U.S. partnership, CooperVision and Plastic Bank have prevented over 111,000 kilograms of plastic waste from entering the ocean – that’s equivalent to over 5.5 million single-use plastic bottles.
Together with CooperVision, we are creating environmental, social and economic impact for our collector communities and the world.
“Our dedication to the good of the planet has become central to CooperVision’s culture. We have a strong record of sustainable manufacturing and operations over the last several years, focused on areas in which we can make the greatest impact. Plastic plays a critical role in the hygienic delivery and sterile protection of our contact lenses, and how that plastic is managed is important to us. Our partnership with Plastic Bank® presents new opportunities to further expand our sustainability efforts and engage with eye care professionals and wearers in a new, innovative way”
Simon Seshadri
Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, CooperVision.
“We’re excited to kick off our partnership with Plastic Bank by making clariti® 1 day—CooperVision’s most prescribed 1-day brand—the first net plastic neutral contact lens in the U.S.1 The initiative is an easy way for eye care professionals and wearers alike to make a positive impact from day one—not only on the planet, but on the lives of people in the countries in which Plastic Bank operates. We’re proud to be a leader in sustainability and look forward to our customers and wearers joining us on this journey.”
Melissa Kiewe
Vice President of Marketing, Americas, CooperVision.
“Plastic Bank works with like-minded and sustainability driven partners to stop ocean plastic and improve lives. Together with CooperVision, we’re offering the eye care industry the opportunity to make lasting environmental, social and economic impact”
David Katz
CEO and Founder of Plastic Bank
FOOTNOTES:
1.CVI data on file 2020. Sustainability report, clariti® 1 day in US. Based on top 4 global contact lens manufacturers.
2. CVI data on file 2019. Randomised, double-masked, crossover study, habitual CL wearers fitted with Biofinity (N=55) for 1/12 then clariti® 1 day (N=51) for 1/52. VA on dispensing and 1-week follow up.
3. Sustainable manufacturing and operations at CooperVision Costa Rica manufacturing facility.
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We’re the environment’s alchemist – turning plastic into gold. Become part of the solution by activating your business with one of our partnership programs