Glasses
Total solar eclipses are rare astral delights that beg to be gazed upon. But don鈥檛 let the moon鈥檚 coverage fool you into thinking it鈥檚 safe to do without . It鈥檚 not. People who have done this in the past helped coin the condition 鈥渆clipse retinopathy,鈥� the medical term for a retinal sunburn, which can cause permanent damage to vision, including blindness.
Do not attempt to view the eclipse with anything that does not comply with the . (Looking at you, regular sunglasses.)
What to do with glasses after the eclipse
If you鈥檙e not interested in keeping your eclipse glasses as a memento, there are a few options for what to do with them.
Recycle eclipse glasses
You can reduce waste by recycling the arms of your eclipse glasses. These are specifically the parts that sit on your ears. Unfortunately, the lenses aren鈥檛 recyclable, and must be thrown out.
Donate and repurpose
There may be additional opportunities and donation programs designed to reduce waste and repurpose your eclipse glasses.
After the 2024 eclipse, and with the help of the University community, the 人妻少妇专区鈥檚 Sustainability Office donated nearly 5,000 pairs of eclipse glasses to help others enjoy future celestial experiences. This was achieved through a partnership with .