Profile: David Green

About David Green : Established in 2006, Thegreencompany's head office is situated at the foot of Table Mountain in the picturesque suburb of Newlands in Cape Town – the 2014 International Design Capital of the World. Headed by proudly South African designer and entrepreneur, David Green, Thegreencompany produces eyewear that is unique, stylish – and eco-friendly. David Green has applied his keen eye for detail, his background in engineering, and a passion for the environment to launch the signature Leaf Collection – a totally unique concept in which fallen tree leaves are dried, dyed, set inside a natural, cotton-based acetate and skillfully hand-crafted. The result is stylish, unique eyewear that is essentially designed by nature. In keeping with their commitment to assess the impact of every element they use, thegreencompany sources materials according to strictly prescribed green criteria and ships these to outsourced factories where the production process is carefully monitored. Natural materials and recycled water are used wherever possible throughout this process. Thegreencompany has recently taken a further step towards complete sustainability by introducing a fold-able case for the eyewear. These stylish cases are attractive, yet durable, and when packed in their flat form, take up less space during transportation, reducing the carbon footprint and remaining true to the concept of “unique by nature”. In addition, Thegreencompany is involved in various social responsibility projects, including tree planting in previously disadvantaged communities; as well as donating eyewear to underprivileged schools in Africa. David Green's creations are currently available in over twenty countries and the name is rapidly gaining a loyal international following due to the unique and innovative concept of this one-of-a-kind eyewear.