Spexcycle: Redefining Eyewear Recycling in Australia

Jan 22

What is Spexcycle?

Spexcycle is Australia’s first closed-loop eyewear recycling initiative, founded by Chris Savage, an experienced optical dispenser and designer with a vision for change.

Through our collection and recycling process, we transform eyewear waste into new, sustainable frames, giving discarded materials a second life. By reducing landfill and conserving natural resources, Spexcycle offers optical practices and their customers an easy, impactful way to make a difference. We’re redefining the future of eyewear, one recycled frame at a time.

Why Recycling Eyewear Matters

Did you know over 10 million spectacle frames are sold in Australia every year?

Unfortunately, a lot of them end up in landfills.

While some manufacturers are stepping up with eco-friendly materials, eyewear waste remains a massive problem.

Preserving Natural Resources

This is where Spexcycle steps in. By recycling end-of-life frames, we reduce the demand for virgin plastics, keeping materials like cellulose acetate in circulation and supporting a sustainable, closed-loop system.

Recycling Challenges

Frames are made from mixed materials, making them hard to recycle through kerbside bins. Spexcycle provides a specialised solution to tackle this issue.

Convenience & Awareness

People care about sustainability but need an easy way to take action. That’s where you come in. With a Spexcycle collection box in your store, your clients can recycle their old eyewear effortlessly and make a real difference.

Making Positive Impact Together

If what you’ve read so far resonates with you, we’d like to give you the opportunity to join the Spexcycle pilot program. As a participant, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable eyewear with us, provide valuable feedback, and enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for our partners.

By joining Spexcycle, you’re reducing landfills, conserving natural resources, and taking a stand for truly sustainable eyewear. Our transparent process ensures that every frame’s journey is fully traceable, allowing you and your clients to see the real difference we’re making together.

At Spexcycle, we reject greenwashing and embrace genuine, accountable solutions prioritising environmental responsibility. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible in eyewear, shaping a circular future where waste is minimised, and sustainability is more than a vision, it’s a shared practice.