Everyday we make choices that affect our planet and the people who live on it. Unfortunately many choices are made without much thought and result in the degradation of our Earth and its resources.

kayu believes that small changes in the way we live can have a positive impact on our environment and the global community.

kayu is an ecological and ethical line of handcrafted accessories founded by designer Jamie Lau This collection includes sunglasses made from bamboo, and straw and shell clutches handcrafted by women’s cooperatives in Asia.

The bamboo is cultivated without the use of fertilizers or pesticides, while other materials include Manila hemp and sustainably harvested shell.

Which is why for every pair of glasses purchased, kayu funds one sight-restoring surgery. And for every clutch sold, kayu donates one backpack and school supplies to a child in need.