Do Green™
Material for eyeglass lenses
Usage detail
Plant-derived high-index lens material.
Usage
Characteristic
- Basic information
Overview
Made from plant-derived materials, this lens is designed to create a smaller carbon footprint than conventional petroleum-derived products.
Properties
Plant-derived materials
According to LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), MR-174™ reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 14 % compared to conventional products based on petroleum-derived materials. MR-160DG™ is under evaluation.*1
It is certified as a biomass product by JORA in Japan and USDA (MR-160DG™ is currently under application) in the United States.*2*3
Superior Optical Properties
Due to the exceptional optical performance of MR™, it is 「Thin and Light」, 「Safe and Resistant to Breakage」and 「Lasting Appeal」as well as 「Clear View」
*1 Based on our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) procedure
*2 Biomass mark (JORA) : A mark (biomass mark) in which the Japan Organic Recycling Association (JORA) certifies environmental products that utilize biological resources (biomass) and comply with quality, related regulations and standard criteria.
*3 Biobased product certification mark (USDA) : Biomass mark indicating plant-derived certification by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA BioPreferred®)
List of Products
MR-160DG™ (Refractive Index 1.60)
MR-174™ (Refractive index 1.74)
For the characteristics of each product, refer here.
