Without is a sustainability-driven startup that transforms "impossible-to-recycle" plastic waste, like packets of chips, into high-quality, recyclable materials and products, such as the world's first recycled sunglasses. Our process deeply empowers waste-pickers, contributing to both environmental and social sustainability.

We use a patent-pending technology to upcycle metalized multi-layered plastic packaging (MLP) into premium products. This not only diverts waste from landfills but also provides dignified employment and higher income for waste-pickers.

Our flagship product is recycled sunglasses made from MLP waste. We also explore other sustainable lifestyle products, all made with the same commitment to quality, sustainability, and social impact.

We source our waste materials directly from local waste-picker collectives at a premium, providing them with additional income. This waste is then transformed into high-quality materials and products in our Pune-based facility.

Our products are available for purchase only through our official website as of now. We will explore other channels in the future as we grow. Meanwhile, stay tuned for updates on new product launches and availability.

Without's unique approach lies in its combination of deep technology, focus on materials considered "impossible" to recycle, and a business model that integrates waste-pickers into our supply chain, significantly improving their livelihoods. ALso, our technology extracts materials from MLP and converts them into more recyclable materials compared to most other MLP recycling technologies which either burns or modifies the form, delaying the inevitable.

Visit our "Our Impact" section on the website to learn about the environmental and social benefits of our work, including waste diverted from landfills, carbon footprint reduction, and improvement in waste-pickers' lives. For more detailed inquiries, please contact us at hello@without.live.

Only the frame is made from recycled plastic (specifically polyolefins) extracted from multi-layered plastic (please see "Our Tech" page to go deeper into how our tech works). The hinges and the lenses are sourced from conventional manufacturers. We also put a polyurethene-based coating on the frame to protect it from sweat and scratches, and it gives the frames a nice finish (which customers had complained about when we didn't put the coating). Practically all sunglasses manufacturers put a coat on the base material, even though this reduces the overall circularity of the product. Eventually, we want more and more of the product to be circular and made from recycled materials. But, we don't want perfect to be the enemy of good.