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A Brief History of Sunglasses
Throughout most of human history, there has been a desire to shield one’s eyes from the harsh light of the sun. Over two-thousand years ago, Inuit hunters carved their eye protection from bone, lea...

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Joycoast Opens Flagship Retail Store in Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)
Chicago, IL — June 21, 2025 – Joycoast, the Chicago-based sustainable lifestyle brand known for its premium wooden sunglasses, watches, and accessories, has officially opened its first flagship ret...

What Makes Wood ‘Sustainable’?
You might’ve seen that we claim that our wooden accessories are made from sustainable wood. You also may have even seen that we say our wood comes from FSC-certified forests. But what does this all...

The Beauty of Zebrawood: Why We Use This Rare Grain
Zebrawood is a type of durable hardwood that has distinct stripes that resemble those of a zebra. The creamy lighter wood contrasts beautifully with the darker brown stripes making zebrawood an eye...

Is Wood Waterproof? Everything You Need to Know for Your Accessories
One of our most commonly asked questions is about whether or not our wooden products are waterproof. It’s an understandable question to ask! Watches, sunglasses, rings and bracelets are all accesso...

Polarized Lenses
What Are Polarized Lenses and Are They Worth It?
Polarized lenses are a game-changer for anyone dealing with glare, whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, driver, or simply enjoying a sunny day. Designed to filter out horizontal light waves that c...

Bamboo: Benefits, Uses & Facts
Among the various exotic plants that thrive in Asia, bamboo is one of the most famous across multiple industries. It can be used for food, building material, and even biofuel. It has numerous uses ...

What does eco-friendly mean?
It was in the late 1960s that the human race started to take notice of its environmental impact. Some disasters previously thought to be from natural causes were later determined to be anthropogeni...

How to be eco friendly: 7 things you can do to be better to the Earth
With global warming becoming more apparent, environmental protection has to be everyone’s priority. Leaders all over the world have initiated projects, movements, and legal actions in order to forw...