Karün Blog

Karün Traceability

A great crisis without a paradigm shift is one of the saddest images we can imagine. It implies that the problem, with the wounds that it always implies, did not bring learning with it. That idea keeps our eyes wide open in order to be able to take in all the knowledge possible in real time to apply it to the emergency situation we find ourselves in today. The need for regeneration in nature drives us every day to generate changes and seek new ways to contribute to the future of the planet. And how can we help generate this change...

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We are a CarbonNeutral® Company!

We are pleased to tell you that we are a CarbonNeutral® company! Do you want to know what our figures were, how we achieved them and what we will continue to do in the future? Enter this blog to find out more...

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History of our logo and its update

We believe in the habit of reflection and the actions that are triggered as a result of being open to constant feedback. Here is the story of our logo and the opportunities we saw to update it to ensure it represents who we are and our beliefs!

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Integration of a new material: metal

Since the beginning of Karün, we have been in a constant search for materials that can be part of our products and that hopefully are generated in Patagonian communities. Click here to read more about...

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Second Cycle Karün Conscious Development Model®: Circular Production Process

In this blog post, we will delve into the second sub-cycle of our model that we call "Circular Production Process". From the beginning of the manufacturing of our product, a process-oriented to circularity is initiated. Click here to read more about...

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First Cycle of the Karün Conscious Development Model®

In this blog post, we will go deeper into the first sub-cycle of our model that we call “Karün Collector Development” and it consists of working with Karün collectors and entrepreneurs. Click here to read more about...

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Expanding our commitment by going CarbonNeutral®

Karün’s origin lies in the idea that we are all nature. Accordingly, not only people but also companies should exist in harmony with nature. This is something that has defined our eyewear-manufacturing operations from the beginning. As a certified B-Corp, we look at minimizing any negative environmental impact we may have, and we aim to maximize the social benefits we can provide to our local community in the Chilean Patagonia, where we are based. We have always used natural, noble, and recycled materials as inputs, and we work alongside local communities in Patagonia so together we can protect one of...

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The Mother of The Sea a documentary by our Karün Friend Alfredo Pourailly

Have you ever wondered what Greenland and Cape Horn have in common? This question is answered in the documentary "The Mother of The Sea" by our Karün Friend Alfredo Pourailly. Enter our blog to see the documentary and to find out a little more...

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