We are on a mission to stop safety glasses going to landfill. Send us your used, broken or discarded safety glasses and you can win!
SafeStyle is committed to reducing our impact on the planet by creating best in class eyewear that’s Engineered to Last. We’re also committed to cleaning up afterwards through the SafeStyle Recycling Program. All brands accepted. Help us drive a more sustainable future.
Choose quality over quantity. Our glasses last on average 9 x longer, which means less single use safeties heading to landfill and long term savings for you. Invest in the Best.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Any Collect & Win Return Label purchased will automatically go in the draw to win.
Head to your closest recycling location (click here to view a stockist map). Snap a pic of the waste you're dropping off and send it to us via:
DM/Tag us on socials @safestyle_eyewear
Email recycling@safestyle.com.au
Scan the QR code at your local drop off location and upload a pic using the form below
Entries open Decemeber 1st 2025
and close February 28th 2026.
Major Winners will be announced by March 17th 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.
Can I submit multiple entries in the competition?
Yes, every time you bring protective eyewear into a collection store, you are able to submit another entry. You must always use the online form to submit every entry.Please note entries are limited to 1 per day, per customer.
How will the winner be chosen?
The competition is a random draw and all winners will be chosen from participating customers. The more entries you have, the more likely you are to win! please note that to be eligible for the major prizes you must return your collected eyewear within the competition window.
Can staff working at a participating store enter in the competition?
Bloody oath!
Purchase a recycling return label and easily collect and return discarded pairs of protective eyewear.
If you have potential to collect 50+ pairs on a regular basis and want to have your own dedicated recycling bin, click below.
If you are a retail store and wish to get involved please contact us directly.
We have dedicated recycle bins located at our recycling partners around Australia.
Find your closest drop off point
Purchase a recycling return label and easily collect and return discarded pairs of protective eyewear.
If you have potential to collect 50+ pairs on a regular basis and want to have your own dedicated recycling bin, click below.
If you are a retail store and wish to get involved please contact us directly.
We have dedicated recycle bins located at our recycling partners around Australia.
Find your closest drop off point
Is this for recycle bin for all protective eyewear or just SafeStyle
Did you know that over 10 million pairs of safety glasses are purchased for use each year in Australia? That’s 1 every 3 seconds or the equivalent plastic to approximately 30 000 000 water bottles… they’re not kerbside recyclable and you can’t put them in containers for change… We’re now collecting ANY BRAND of old, broken, discarded and scratched protective eyewear in an effort to reduce the amount in landfill. AND we’ve launched a competition to help you all collect. Collect & WIN. Help us collect half a million pairs so that we can recycle them back into something epic.
Why can’t I recycle my glasses in a standard recycle bin?
Most safety glasses are made out of polycarbonate or nylon material which is not one of the recyclable plastics in Australia. This means it goes straight to landfill and can’t be put in a roadside bin. These plastics are extremely durable, so it takes a long time to break down in landfill, they’re harder to recycle but when done properly they produce a higher quality material that can then be repurposed appropriately.
Where will these glasses be recycled?
The glasses will be recycled at the Terracycle facilities.
What will they be turned into?
The collected safety glasses are shredded and sorted by plastic material type. They are then mixed with other plastics to make recycled plastic blends, which are used to manufacture products such as industrial drainage pipes, storage boxes, and plant pots, or used as filler in extruded product applications such as lumber and sheeting.
How can I get a recycling bin at my workplace?
Most safety glasses are made out of polycarbonate or nylon material which is not one of the recyclable plastics in Australia. This means it goes straight to landfill and can’t be put in a roadside bin. These plastics are extremely durable, so it takes a long time to break down in landfill, they’re harder to recycle but when done properly they produce a higher quality material that can then be repurposed appropriately.
Is it only for protective eyewear?
Yes. Non-protective eyewear (reading glasses and regular sunglasses) are not accepted.
Can I return broken pairs?
100%. We accept protective eyewear in any condition. Whether it is a broken pair, lenses or frames, we'll take it.
I only have 1 pair to recycle. What should I do?
We’re always looking to reduce our footprint and that of our customers. So please first try collecting a few more at work, if unsuccessful then we have some dedicated collection bins in our retail stores for those of you who only have 1 - 2 pairs to recycle. Click here to find your closest Collection location. If there is no one near you, keep collecting old pairs and keep an eye on the location map as we are always building out this program to include more locations.
Can I get labels for my workplace?
Yes. If you would like to know more please contact us at recycling@safestyle.com.au
Have more questions? Contact us at recycling@safestyle.com.au
