Genusee

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Genusee makes sustainable eyewear in Flint, Michigan from recycled plastic water bottles as a result of the Flint Water Crisis.

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  • As a Michigan native, I was thrilled to see a circular economy product coming out of Flint, a community ravaged by racism and government indifference. Do I love that the Genusee founder is a rich white woman from the affluent Detroit suburbs? No. But I will support their efforts to revitalize a small part of the Flint economy. As for the glasses, I love the classic shape and variations in frame and lens color. I even splurged on a pair of reading glasses as a gift to my mother (a nurse who has worked in community health in Flint).

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    Waiting on more designs!

  • I have never received so many compliments on these - the frames are great, really amazing customer service, and a great mission.

  • I bought my pair on a trip to Detroit a couple years ago. They are still going strong. The plastic has a bit more give than some glasses offer so maybe that is why they are holding up well.

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What is Genusee?

Genusee makes sustainable eyewear in Flint, Michigan from recycled plastic water bottles as a result of the Flint Water Crisis.

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Genusee is the first circular economy eyewear designed to look good and do good for people and planet.

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    Flint, Michigan, U.S.

  • Founded

    February 2018
  • Launched

    April 2018
  • Founders

    Ali Rose VanOverbeke

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    Designed for circular economy. Made from recycled water bottles. Creating fair wage jobs in Flint. Local supply chain. 1% to Flint Kids Fund