Saving the planet - one lantern at a time

If you love camping and travelling as much as we do, you're surely interested in protecting our great world. If everyone does their bit to preserve the environment, then we can continue to enjoy the natural wonders of our beautiful planet in the future. And that's why we've made the Sonnenglas as environmentally friendly as possible.

If you want to be a fair trade company like Sonnenglas, you have to commit to conscious business practices. We take this commitment extremely seriously. But why exactly is Sonnenglas a "green" lantern?

Powered by solar energy

Most portable lanterns are powered either by batteries or paraffin. Both variants are harmful to the environment. Batteries do not have a long lifespan and quickly end up in landfill. There they release chemicals such as nickel and cadmium, two toxic substances that seep into the ground and contaminate wildlife and water supplies. Paraffin is an even greater burden on the environment as it is extracted from crude oil. The process of extracting and burning non-renewable fossil fuels (such as petroleum) has a severe impact on the environment. It not only destroys arable land, but also produces acid rain and releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Solar energy, on the other hand, is a safe alternative to harmful energy sources. Solar energy is clean, renewable and completely sustainable. Solar panels can therefore convert light into electricity for trillions of years without causing any harm to the environment. As the solar glass is powered by solar energy, it contributes to a sustainable lifestyle.

Robust & durable

The more durable an object is, the less likely it is to be found in pieces in a landfill somewhere. With longevity in mind, we have designed our portable solar lanterns to "brave the elements". We have chosen to hand-assemble them from the highest quality materials to ensure they stand the test of time. Robust, waterproof and rust-resistant. You can take your sunglass with you wherever you go and don't have to worry about harsh conditions or bad weather! We want your sunglass to be with you forever - that's why we built it for you.

Multifunctional & reusable

Another reason why you won't part with your sun jar lightly: it is multifunctional! On the one hand, it is certainly a beautiful, portable light source, but on the other hand it is also a practical storage container and an extremely decorative "piece of jewellery" for your home. You can use our sun jar both indoors and outdoors and there are endless possibilities for decorating and personalising it. Express your unique style with it. Hang it up, take it on a hike, fill it with souvenirs, incorporate it into a decoration, turn it into a trendy terrarium - the possibilities are simply endless! With so many practical and creative uses, who would ever think of parting with their sun jar?

100% recyclable

Maybe at some point there will be a crazy reason why you want to say goodbye to your sun glass... and even then it won't end up in the bin. Why? Because you can simply put it in the recycling bin instead! Every single part of our lamp can be recycled. No waste, no guilty conscience.

(But how about giving your sun glass to a friend instead of recycling it? It would certainly brighten his or her day!)

Autor: Vanessa Reid