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Eyewear Changing Lives : Impact from our Share Your Sun Project

Eyewear Changing Lives : Impact from our Share Your Sun Project

We have some incredible news to share from our Share Your Sun project. 
Because of you, we've been able to do some serious work on our world-changing goals. You've helped thousands of people and racked up some pretty impressive statistics. That deserves a pat on the back.
— Hello Bird
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Surfing with Steph Rogers

Surfing with Steph Rogers

Steph Rogers on how surfing in the South West has changed her mindset and the accessible ways in which she leads a more eco-friendly existence.
— Ed Bird
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Tested to Mongolia and back in the world's toughest rally

Tested to Mongolia and back in the world's toughest rally

Last year we sent a few of our sunnies off on the most epic adventure – The Mongol Rally.  The greatest motoring adventure on the planet. 10,000 miles of chaos across mountains, deserts, dirt-tracks and jungle, from Prague to Mongolia. There’s no backup. There’s no set route. There’s no guarantee you’ll make it to the end. It’s just you, your tiny vehicle and planet-earth sized bucket of adventure.
— Ed Bird
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Bird becomes certified B Corp - the first eyewear company in the UK

Bird becomes certified B Corp - the first eyewear company in the UK

In April 2020 Bird Eyewear became the first UK eyewear company to become a certified B Corp, in recognition of their outstanding commitment to sustainable and ethical business. Bird make beautiful, design-led eyewear using high quality and sustainable materials, and for every pair sold they distribute solar light to remote communities in Africa through their Share Your Sun partnership with SolarAid.

— Lawrence Bird
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The Satellite Range - Frames that are out of this world.

The Satellite Range - Frames that are out of this world.

The Satellite Range. Recycled aerospace aluminium frames, made with the same material used to make CubeSat satellites. Weighing less than 20 grams, you won’t even notice you are wearing it. We’ve engineered the hinges to sit neatly within the arms which can be moulded to fit your head shape. These are extraodinary metal sunglasses built for adventure. 
— Ed Bird
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Winning Frame of the Year 2019

Winning Frame of the Year 2019

Winning Frame of the Year at the 2019 Opticians Awards is a huge achievement, beating competition from major players in the industry, including frames from Specsavers and LA Eyeworks.

— Ed Bird
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Disconnect / Reconnect. A 3 minute read to change your year. 

Disconnect / Reconnect. A 3 minute read to change your year. 

Taking a moment to reflect on 2018 and align your vision for the coming year gives you the best chance of making 2019 a success – whatever that means for you. Here’s a few tips and rituals that Team Bird have been using as we prepare for the year ahead, so grab a pen and your favourite beverage and join us as we disconnect and reconnect

— Ed Bird
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Impact Stories : Sunglasses with Superpowers!

Impact Stories : Sunglasses with Superpowers!

We've been reflecting on the superpowers of sunglasses, and the impact you’ve had so far through our #shareyoursun partnership with SolarAid. It's truly amazing to see how solar light can power up lives for the better!
— Ed Bird
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The Clarity Range - sleek, sophisticated and prescription-ready

The Clarity Range - sleek, sophisticated and prescription-ready

The Clarity range is made with cotton based acetate and wood, these frames are sleek and sophisticated, with ultra clear CR39 lenses to give clean, crisp vision as well as protection from the sun.
— Ed Bird
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The beginning of Bird Sunglasses

The beginning of Bird Sunglasses

Creator Ed Bird had been looking for a way to combine his design, business and charity skills to create a product that would 'Look good, but have purpose too.' The result is a unique, stylish and thoughtful collection, and for every purchase, Bird help distribute a solar light through their 'Share Your Sun' partnership with Solar Aid.
— Ed Bird
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