You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Eclipse glasses are a great example of our single-use culture."
— Dr Renee Tonkin , Academic
"However, it's not going to be the eclipse of our century for us here in the UK because it's not going to trouble us at all."
— Dr Ed Bloomer , Academic
Key People
Locations
All Coverage
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
August 13, 2026 at 11:57 AMHundreds gather to watch eclipse on hillside
The Letchworth and District Astronomical Society have handed out safety glasses to crowds.
August 13, 2026 at 05:21 AMSolar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths
Thousands turned out to watch the solar eclipse in the South West; here's what they made of it.
August 15, 2026 at 06:08 AMDid the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.
August 13, 2026 at 01:39 PMIn pictures: Sky watchers gather for solar eclipse
People across Kent, Surrey and Sussex watch the moon obscure the sun in a rare partial eclipse.
August 12, 2026 at 07:13 PMCloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters
Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.
August 12, 2026 at 09:55 PM