REGENESIS Introduces First Eyewear Made of Recycled Plastic Waste from Rivers and Mangrove Forests that Capture CO2 at MIDO 2025

Revolutionary materials transform ocean-bound plastic waste and captured carbon from coconut shells into high-performance eyewear

MILAN, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Regenesis, a pioneer in sustainable materials innovation, is unveiling a revolutionary line of eyewear at MIDO 2025, the world's largest global showcase for eyewear. These materials are the first in the world to combine ocean-bound plastics collected from rivers, mangrove forests and coastal communities, with CO2 captured from coconut shells, and nanomaterials.

Advanced nanotechnology is being implemented to try to match the performance of traditional materials while being more affordable than virgin plastics. This revolutionary launch sets a new standard for sustainability in the eyewear industry, turning waste into high-performance, eco-friendly frames.

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The Regenesis booth is made 100% with recycled plastic waste and features 2 trash sculptures created with waste from Mangroves in Bali.

The Regenesis materials—Carbonite, Oceantate, and Aerolite—represent a cutting-edge innovation in the eyewear market, offering performance, luxury, and unparalleled lightness. Each material is designed to meet the diverse needs of eyewear consumers while helping to clean the planet.

"These are more than materials—it's a movement," Regenesis CEO Marcos Bulacio said. "Our mission is to accelerate the fashion industry's transition to a circular economy that actively cleans our planet. With these new materials, we're proving that performance and sustainability can go hand in hand, starting with eyewear."

The Regenesis materials will be created with a patent-pending technology called EcoFusion under development by the company that blends ocean-bound plastic waste with atmospheric CO2 derived from discarded coconut shells. This approach uses the power of nature to capture carbon within the frames while promoting a closed-loop supply chain, ensuring end-of-life recyclability. The company envisions producing materials using 100% renewable energy in facilities that will be designed to achieve zero-waste and net-zero emissions.

In addition to sustainability, the Regenesis materials are engineered for high performance and top quality. They offer exceptional durability, vibrant colors that require no additional coatings, and lightweight designs optimized for consumer comfort.

Carbonite is a super-strong, high-performance material tailored for sports eyewear, blended with recycled carbon fiber and graphene, the strongest material in the world. Graphene is a nanomaterial 200x stronger than steel and built for durability and active lifestyles.

Oceantate is a vibrant, premium sheet material with a luxurious look and feel, designed to replace acetate sheets for fashion eyewear with an alternative made 100% from recycled ocean bound plastic waste and captured carbon.

Aerolite is a revolutionary lightweight material for optical frames, blended with aerogel, the lightest material in the world, and glass microspheres. Aerogel is 45x lighter than titanium. The material is redefining comfort with unparalleled lightness for eyewear.

MIDO 2025 attendees will have the opportunity to experience the prototypes of these materials firsthand and learn about how EcoFusion technology works. Regenesis aims to revolutionize the $170 billion eyewear market by offering brands a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional materials, enabling them to substantially reduce their carbon footprint and become planet-positive without compromising quality or design.

While the eyewear industry marks the first chapter of the Regenesis journey, the company has plans to expand into other fashion categories, including accessories, fabrics, shoes, and bags over the next 5 years. The ultimate goal is to create a fully regenerative supply chain that transforms waste into high-value, sustainable products across the global fashion industry.

"MIDO is the perfect stage to showcase our commitment to sustainability and innovation," Bulacio added. "We're excited to introduce these materials to the world and invite the eyewear industry to join us in creating a cleaner, greener future that regenerates our planet instead of polluting it, with every product sold."

For more information about Regenesis, the products and the impact of their efforts, visit https://www.regenesismaterials.com/ 

About Regenesis

Regenesis is a materials innovation company dedicated to cleaning and regenerating the planet by transforming waste into high-quality, net-zero materials. As a spinoff of Pangea, Regenesis leverages cutting-edge science to deliver advanced recycled materials for fashion, sports, and outdoor applications. Regenesis: shaping the future of sustainable design

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