opti to Present Two Sustainability Awards in 2025, Debuting the Sustainability Youngster Award

MUNICH—Ahead of the 2025 show in Munich, Germany, opti organizers have announced two sustainability awards: the second edition of the opti Sustainability Award and the new opti Sustainability Youngster Award. Each award is earmarked with €3,700 in prize money. “With two opti Sustainability Awards, opti is picking up on important industry developments and is now also promoting the next generation and their creative, unconventional ideas as a source of inspiration,” said Cathleen Kabashi, opti’s exhibition director.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Recognizes Children’s Health Month in October

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is once again recognizing October as Children’s Health Month. Each year, the EPA begins the fall season by raising awareness about the crucial role the environment plays in the ability for our nation’s children to grow up healthy and happy, according to the EPA. “Every child deserves to breathe clean air, drink clean water and live in healthy, thriving neighborhoods,” said Michael S. Regan, EPA administrator.

PRESS Eyewear Launches Collection in Bio Acetate

What’s New: PRESS Eyewear debuted its inaugural collection of sun and optical frames, made up of four sub-collections: The Streamline Collection, The Dreamers Collection, The Legends Collection and The Timeless Collection.

Mykita Presents New Acetate Renew Collection

What’s New: Mykita is presenting its newest optical collection crafted in sustainable Acetate Renew.

Climate Change Raises Concerns Among Americans About Seafood Sustainability

Americans are growing more concerned about the impact of climate change on the food supply, according to a recent survey. The poll from the Walton Family Foundation and online survey research firm Morning Consult, finds that 8 percent of Americans agree that "if you care about our food supply, you should care about oceans and healthy ocean ecosystems." The Walton Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization begun by Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton.