EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 22 MIN
Through The Lens: A Conversation on Sustainable Eyewear With Andrea Sonntag-Vega, Cofounder of 5Loops
from Peeled Pomegranate · host Didi Aphra
In this episode of Peeled Pomegranate, Didi talks to Andrea Sonntag-Vega, an ophthalmologist and cofounder of 5Loops, a sustainable eyewear brand with a circular economy concept. Growing up with her twin sister Caroline near the beaches of Peru, Andrea experienced nature as something self-evident. As they moved around the world and saw the impact of many pollutants on nature and people, Andrea decided to start 5Loops as a way to bring about change in eyewear consumption.In this episode, Andrea and Didi discuss:* How Andrea’s childhood on the beautiful, clean beaches in Peru influenced her journey in sustainability.* How 5Loops contributes to a circular economy.* The importance of mental wellness and mutual support in building a sustainable community.Hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, feel free to share or leave a review.Until next time, I’m your host, Didi Aphra, cofounder of OVONZO.For our international listeners, visit 5-Loops.com and follow them on Instagram at @5loops_eyewear.For our listeners in China, check out 5Loops’ Rednote and WeChat Shop (5Loops). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peeledpomegranate.substack.com
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Through The Lens: A Conversation on Sustainable Eyewear With Andrea Sonntag-Vega, Cofounder of 5Loops
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