OT  talks to the world-record breaking adventurer, Chris Ramsey, about eye protection, partnering with Coral Eyewear, and his upcoming expedition

While it is important that your eyewear provides the correct level of protection, it is also an extension of you and how you express yourself to the world

It is critical that I make sure that I protect and look after my eyesight the very best that I can, or I would not be able to explore the amazing planet the way that I do

I have known about Coral Eyewear and George [Coral Eyewear’s co-founder] for a few years now. I followed his company’s progress with interest and to see their sustainability credentials stacked up in real life – I wasn’t disappointed. Sustainability is at the core of what they do, especially given their full range is made from recycled plastics. Lessening my impact on the planet in both my professional and personal life is extremely important to me. Some people may think that my relationship with Coral Eyewear is a commercial one, but this is not the case. I am proud to wear their eyewear because it completely reflects who I am as a person. It also reflects the ethos of Pole to Pole and showcases simple changes to live more sustainably. Imagine if just 10% of sunglasses bought worldwide were made from recycled and reclaimed plastics. Something so simple can make such a huge and lasting impact. Those buyers will then go on to influence the people around them, and before we know it sustainable eyewear could be the first choice of consumers globally. Just like myself, the entire team has replaced their eyewear with Coral Eyewear frames that suit them. Crucially, for the Polar regions all eyewear is being fitted with polarised lenses as we will be travelling through these regions in summer which means 24/7 daylight and intense glare off of the ice.

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