{"title":"Eco-Friendly Snow Goggles | Outdoor Master","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"om-blog-article-body\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- paste to here 👇--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur impact on the environment is concerning, especially as snow sports enthusiasts. If you've spent any time in the mountains during the winter over the last few years, you would have seen a frightening change in snow levels. So, we need to reduce our environmental impact, so our mountains continue to be covered in snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you factor in travel, ski lifts, resort services, and energy usage, skiing and snowboarding are not the most environmentally friendly things to do. However, there are several ways we can reduce our environmental impact, starting with the gear we buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEco-friendly snow goggles may not be the first thing you think of when being kinder to the planet, but Outdoor Master has come up with some ingenious ways to create high-performing eco-friendly ski goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 table-of-content bg-[#f7f7f7] flex flex-col p-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-0 mb-0 pb-3 uppercase text-base sm:text-lg border-b border-gray-200\"\u003eTable of content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#1\"\u003eWhy Are Ski Goggles Bad For The Environment?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#2\"\u003eHow Outdoor Master Eco-Friendly Ski Goggles Are Kinder To The Environment\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#3\"\u003eOutdoor Master Eco-Friendly Goggles In Detail\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#4\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"1\" class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold\"\u003eWhy Are Ski Goggles Bad For The Environment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, wearing ski goggles doesn't have a negative effect on the environment, but it's what happens to them before and after you've used them that counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing is a dirty business, and the process is even less eco-friendly when you're making something like ski goggles that uses plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSki goggle frames and lenses are generally made from plastic products made with oil. So, if manufacturers used other materials and methods for producing their ski goggles, the manufacturing process would be cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens to your ski goggles or even just the lens at the end of its useful life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost ski goggles are made from non recyclable materials. Therefore, people just throw them away to end up at landfill sites. This means they sit there for years, slowly breaking down, introducing more toxic substances into the ground and water supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"2\" class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold\"\u003eHow Outdoor Master Eco-Friendly Snow Goggles Are Kinder To The Environment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eGreen Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"eco-friendly ski goggles\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/eco-friendly-snow-goggles-lens.webp?v=1669103945\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/eco-friendly-snow-goggles-lens.webp?v=1669103945\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor Master manufactures eco-friendly ski goggle lenses with sustainable materials. They are actually made from cotton extracts, which makes the lens biodegradable. Therefore, when you throw the lens away, it has a minimal environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the lens is biodegradable, they still last a long time and perform exceptionally well in all lighting and weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eEnvironmentally Friendly Straps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"eco friendly ski goggles\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/web_sustainable-bamboo-strap_d3290c27-dbf6-4dc8-a5cc-bddd3e8e5920.webp?v=1669103981\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/web_sustainable-bamboo-strap_d3290c27-dbf6-4dc8-a5cc-bddd3e8e5920.webp?v=1669103981\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goggle strap is a component that is often forgotten about. Traditional ski goggles use elastic straps with silicone grips to keep them secure. But these are not sustainable materials, so Outdoor Master uses straps made from bamboo extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn is made from bamboo fibers arranged to give the same stretchiness as traditional elastic straps. The silicone grips on the inside of the strap are made from natural rubber, which is more eco-friendly while doing the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eRobust Frames\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the frames are made from traditional materials, Outdoor Master has designed them to last. With the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/outdoormaster.com\/collections\/magnetic-snow-goggles\" title=\"magnetic ski goggles\"\u003emagnetic interchangeable lens system\u003c\/a\u003e, you can easily replace the lens when you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"3\" class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold\"\u003eOutdoor Master Eco-Friendly Snow Goggles In Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center bg-[#f7f7f7] p-3 md:p-6 text-center md:text-left\"\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"300px\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes ls-is-cached max-h-40 max-w md:max-h-80 mr-0 md:mr-8 mix-blend-multiply\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/products\/eco-friendly-snow-goggles-11_b24d2371-a607-4bed-b6f9-aa25afa0c6d4_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Eco-friendly Snow Goggles\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m-0 text-base md:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eEco-friendly Snow Goggles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 text-sm md:text-base text-gray-500\"\u003ePro Plus Series - Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca role=\"link\" aria-disabled=\"true\" href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/eco-friendly-ski-goggles\" class=\"sf__btn sf__btn-link no-underline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eLens Eco-Friendly Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eco-friendly ski goggles use a dual-layered lens and are made from TAC (Triacetyl Cellulose). 95% of this cellulose-based plastic is made from cotton extract. The benefits include lighter weight and a faster biodegradable rate than plastics used in traditional ski goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner lens is made from a material called CAP (cellulose acetate propionate). This is also made from cotton extracts and is a thermoplastic cellulose ester. CAP absorbs water for excellent anti-fogging, has high transparency, and is bio-degradable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eUltimate Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust because these goggles are kinder to the environment doesn't mean their performance is compromised. The lens blocks 100% UV light, protecting your eyes from the sun's harmful rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the lens is covered by an impact-resistant layer. This also makes the lens resistant to scratches, extending its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003ePolarized Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/polarized-ski-goggle-lens_480x480.webp\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/polarized-ski-goggle-lens_480x480.webp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro lens used on the Outdoor Master Eco-Friendly Goggles uses Exclusive \u003ca title=\"polarized ski goggles\" href=\"https:\/\/outdoormaster.com\/collections\/polarized-snow-goggles\"\u003ePolarized Technology\u003c\/a\u003e. This technology provides a clearer view, reduced glare, and enhanced natural color and contrast. Therefore, your experience on the slopes is maximized, as you can pick out the finest details and see the world in high-definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eMagnetic\/Interchangeable Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/min_NEW.gif\" data-caption=\"Magnetic\/Interchangeable Lens\" data-fancybox=\"articlegallery\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/min_NEW.gif\" alt=\"Magnetic\/Interchangeable Lens\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes ls-is-cached lazyloaded sm:hover:opacity-90 my-4 w-full object-cover object-center max-h-[500px]\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eco-friendly lens is held onto the frame by a \u003ca title=\"magnetic ski goggles\" href=\"https:\/\/outdoormaster.com\/collections\/magnetic-snow-goggles\"\u003emagnetic system\u003c\/a\u003e. This allows you to change the lens to suit the lighting conditions within seconds. Being able to do this is kinder to the environment and your wallet, so you don't need to buy more than one pair of ski goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eStrap Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/strap-design-for-eco-friendly-snow-goggles.webp?v=1669104359\" alt=\"eco-friendly ski goggles strap design\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/strap-design-for-eco-friendly-snow-goggles.webp?v=1669104359\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've already talked about the sustainable materials used in the manufacture of the strap, but it's worth mentioning the unique design too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphics on the \"Disappearing Places Strap\" is a reminder of the areas that could become submerged due to global warming. This is especially concerning to skiers and snowboarders, as the mountain playgrounds may become unusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eHow The Outdoor Master Eco-Friendly Ski Goggles Stay Fog-Free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/anti-fog-ski-goggles-lens-technology.webp?v=1669104438\" alt=\"anti-fog ski goggles lens technology\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/files\/anti-fog-ski-goggles-lens-technology.webp?v=1669104438\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Outdoor Master eco-friendly goggles use an \u003ca title=\"anti-fog snow goggles\" href=\"https:\/\/outdoormaster.com\/collections\/anti-fog-ski-goggles\"\u003eanti-fog\u003c\/a\u003e coating that has been developed in-house. The lens is surrounded by three layers of microfiber foam to prevent water vapor from landing on the lens while maximizing airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this makes these goggles \u003cstrong\u003eexceed the \u003ca title=\"EN 174 anti-fog ski goggles standard\" href=\"https:\/\/standards.iteh.ai\/catalog\/standards\/cen\/4a4c4ea4-2f9d-4de5-9ce9-13db8d92e2fc\/en-174-2001?ref=rzzikf1RAtxab\"\u003eEuropean EN-174\u003c\/a\u003e requirement by 3 times\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you \u003ca title=\"hd snow goggles\" href=\"https:\/\/outdoormaster.com\/collections\/hd-ski-goggles\"\u003eclear vision\u003c\/a\u003e even on the wettest days on the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-base xl:text-lg font-bold\"\u003eFit And Helmet Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's vital that your goggles don't interfere with your helmet's fit and vice versa. Therefore, the Outdoor Master Eco-Friendly Goggles are designed to be worn with most \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/outdoormaster.com\/collections\/snow-helmets\" title=\"ski helmets\"\u003eski and snowboard helmets\u003c\/a\u003e. This means that you get optimum comfort and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"4\" class=\"xl:leading-relaxed mb-3 text-xl xl:text-2xl font-bold\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of plastic are ski goggle lenses made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost ski goggles lenses are not made from glass but polycarbonate. This is due to its anti-shattering properties. However, The Outdoor Master Eco-Friendly snow goggles give you the same benefit using the environmentally friendly alternatives CAP and TAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of foam is used on ski goggles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSki goggle frames are fitted with polyurethane foam to make them more comfortable, fit your face, and prevent fogging. Outdoor Master Eco-Friendly snow goggles use three layers of foam to maximize the benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do ski goggles last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, ski goggles last five to eight years, but this depends on how much you use them and how well you look after them. You can extend the life of your ski goggles by keeping them in a case or bag. Also, ski goggles last much longer when you only use the appropriate cleaning cloth and minimize contact with the inside of the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, you can change the lens when it gets damaged at any time. Therefore, your snow goggles' lifespan depends on how long the foam lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- paste to here ☝--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/6389\/5085\/collections\/eco-friendly-ski-goggles.webp?v=1669104195","url":"https:\/\/outdoormaster.com\/en-gb\/collections\/eco-friendly-snow-goggles.oembed","provider":"OutdoorMaster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}