Shwood Newspaper Glasses

Portland-based brand Shwood has introduced a new collection of eyewear frames made from compressed newspaper, adding to its existing range of glasses made from sustainably sourced wood.

The composite material is made in-house by gluing sheets of newsprint together to create a four-inch-thick log. After being cut into thin planks, the material is shaped through processes similar to those used in wood manufacturing to create veneers.