MONC
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About MONC:
MONC is a British eyewear brand with sustainability at the core of their business. Using planet-friendly materials such as bio-acetate, glass and cupro cloth, MONC create modern and carefully-designed spectacles and sunglasses. Made in Italy, MONC values the craftsmanship of this intricate trade and the relationships they have made with the people in their supply chain.
Fair Pay and Good Working Conditions:
MONC visit their factory in Italy every 1-2 months to check on production and ensure that working conditions are safe, the workers have the correct equipment and receive regular breaks.
Sustainable / Organic Materials:
MONC use a range of sustainable and organic materials in their eyewear such as:
Glass - from their lens supplier who boasts a zero-waste status for their manufacturing facilities, and are among the first companies to achieve UNI EN ISO 14001 Environmental Certification;
Bio-acetate – a bio-degradable version of the traditional acetate but without the plasticiser, meaning that it will biodegrade in 115 days under industrial composting conditions;
Cupro cloth – made from cotton for their cleaning cloths, an alternative to microfibre.
Vegetable Tanned leather – for their glasses cases, made from off-cuts of leather which are by products of the food industry.
Sustainable Practices:
MONC source all materials, manufacture all products and components in either Italy or the UK. This keeps emissions as low as possible, as aids in the ability to track their whole supply chain to ensure that workers and the environment are treated with care.
Animal Welfare:
MONC use leather for their eyewear cases, which is sourced from an Italian tannery. Each hide is naturally tanned using sustainable vegetable tanning techniques and zero dyes. MONC believe in the hard-wearing properties of leather and are making use of a by-product of the food industry.
Packaging:
MONCs packaging is made from recycled coffee cups and can be fully recycled. Their post packs are made from recycled material and can be fully recycled. They use zero plastic in our packaging.
Social Responsibility:
MONC are publishing an impact and price manifesto in March 2020. Their photography features friends and influencers who support more ethical brands. They do not have sales. They do not promote fast fashion. They make in small batches supporting independent artisans.
Charity / Community Contributions:
MONC are about to be certified by 1% for the planet where they will be donating 1% of their revenue to sustainable initiatives in 2020 and beyond.