After seeing the solar eclipse, what do you do with the glasses?
Well, you can reuse them for up to three years according to NASA.
But if you prefer to recycle them, you certainly can. Here's how.
The glasses’ arms should be recycled in recycling bins, while the lenses should be disposed of in trash bins, according to the University of Rochester.
A great third option is to donate them and several organizations across the U.S. and Canada are accepting the shades, including nonprofits Astronomers Without Borders and Eclipse Glasses USA.
Glasses can also be dropped off at any Warby Parker location in America.
There is a wonderful program called "5 for 1" and the give-back initiative.
The give-back program works with other donation sites to bring undamaged eclipse glasses to other countries anticipating eclipse events.
As for the "5 for 1" program, for every five packs of glasses purchased, Eclipse Glasses USA will donate one pair of glasses to a school in Latin America — where there will be an annular eclipse in October 2024. Those glasses should be mailed to Eclipse Glasses USA, LLC PO Box 50571 Provo, Utah 84605 by Aug. 1, 2024.
Source: People