WASHINGTON, D.C. - Washington Eye Doctors, a leading full-service eye care provider in the D.C. metropolitan area, has announced a new recycling campaign to encourage the responsible disposal of daily wear contact lens packaging. From January 15 to March 15, this initiative invites patients to bring discarded packaging to any Washington Eye Doctors location for proper recycling. This effort underscores the practice’s commitment to sustainability and community health.
"Recycling contact lens packaging is an impactful way to reduce waste and contribute to environmental conservation," said Dr. Steven Abraham, one of the lead optometrists at Washington Eye Doctors. "By providing this service, we hope to make it easier for our patients to do their part for the planet while continuing to receive top-notch eye care."
This campaign is part of Washington Eye Doctors’ more significant charitable giving initiatives aiming to foster a healthier community and planet. Patients can bring their used packaging to any of the practice's convenient locations in Washington, D.C., Chevy Chase, MD, or Arlington, VA. This program aligns with the practice’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into everyday operations.
The recycling initiative is specifically designed to target daily wear contact lens packaging. This commonly used item often ends up in landfills due to a lack of convenient recycling options for this type of material. These small, single-use items may seem insignificant, but collectively, they contribute to a substantial amount of waste. By partnering with a specialized recycling service that focuses on hard-to-recycle materials, Washington Eye Doctors ensures that the plastics, foil, and other components are carefully processed, repurposed, and given a second life in an environmentally responsible way. This initiative reduces waste and educates the community about the importance of sustainable practices in everyday habits.
“This campaign is about making a difference in our community, one small step at a time,” added Dr. Abraham. “Every piece of recycled material counts, and together, we can work toward a healthier environment while promoting eye health and vision care.”
Patients interested in participating can easily drop off their used contact lens packaging at any Washington Eye Doctors location during regular office hours. Recycling bins will be clearly marked, and staff members will be available to answer any questions. Participants are also encouraged to learn more about Washington Eye Doctors’ broader community outreach efforts by visiting their website at https://www.washingtoneyedoctors.com/giving-back/.
Washington Eye Doctors invites all patients and community members to join this critical initiative. By combining cutting-edge eye care with a focus on sustainability, the practice creates a vision for a better future. Everyone's involvement is crucial in making this vision a reality.
To learn more about Washington Eye Doctors’ recycling program and other charitable initiatives, visit https://www.washingtoneyedoctors.com/giving-back/.
About Washington Eye Doctors
Washington Eye Doctors is a three-location, full-service eye care practice with offices in Chevy Chase, MD, Washington, D.C., and Arlington, VA. They strive to offer patients the best in everything, from professional expertise to the cutting-edge tech they use to the personal bonds they form with patients. They offer hundreds of frames in every shape and style; for any individual patient, the quality frames and personalized shopping experience result in custom, curated eyewear that matches their preferences perfectly. Appointments aren’t blocks on a digital schedule; they’re a chance to customize a patient’s experience and improve their quality of life. Patients love what they see at Washington Eye Doctors; their professional minimums are considered premium everywhere else.
For more information, visit https://www.washingtoneyedoctors.com/.
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Washington Eye Doctors
Dr. Michael Rosenblatt
(202) 998-4612
drrosenblatt@washingtoneyedoctors.com
900 17th St. NW #400
Washington, DC 20006
