We make contact lenses that help you see the world around you more clearly. It’s also our goal to make sure that it's a world worth seeing. To do this, we focus on three main areas – tackling waste, considering climate and protecting the natural world. Together, they make up our sustainability commitments.
You can recycle the outer boxes, instruction guides, reusable containers and solution bottles in your recycling bin. For the blister packs, foils and contact lenses, ACUVUE®, and our partner Opticians, provides the solution.
If you're wondering how to recycle contact lenses, here's how:
Through our current renewable and energy-efficient initiatives, as of 2024, we have saved 42,000 tonnes of CO2, but our work doesn't stop there.
We use wind power at our production site in Limerick, Ireland2 and solar power in Jacksonville, Florida.2
For our energy management systems—including policies, targets improvements and use of data.***
All our paper packaging for ACUVUE® Contact Lenses come from responsibly managed forests helping combat deforestation.
In 2023, we removed the plastic pouches on delivery notices for all our ACUVUE® orders, saving 2.7 tons of plastic each year in the UK.
*T&Cs apply: 1 trial per person. 18+. Professional consultation and fitting fees may apply and are not included. Subject to Optician approval. Participating Opticians only. For full terms and conditions see here.
All information sourced from 2025PP09139
References:
waste data from Limerick + Jacksonville
All ACUVUE® contact lenses have UV Blocking to help provide protection against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. UV absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV absorbing eyewear such as UV absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV absorbing eyewear as directed by your optician.
Important information for contact lens wearers: ACUVUE® Contact Lenses can be used for vision correction. An Eye Care Professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop while wearing contact lenses. To help avoid these problems, follow the wear and replacement schedule and instructions on proper lens care. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection, any eye disease or systemic disease, that may affect the eye, or if you are allergic to any ingredients. If you experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems, remove the lens and contact your Eye Care Professional immediately. For detailed information on proper wear, care, warnings and precautions, talk to your Eye Care Professional and carefully read the Instructions for Use available on Johnson & Johnson website https://www.e-ifu.com/ For any additional information, please visit our ACUVUE® website https://www.acuvue.com/en-gb
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