As part of their sustainability mission, Coldplay are re-releasing all of their albums as clear 140g EcoRecords made from recycled plastic bottles.
The records are produced using injection-moulding technology, which reduces carbon emissions during manufacture by 85% compared with traditional vinyl production.
EcoRecords are manufactured using 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a lightweight and durable material that is easily recyclable and helps to reduce shipping emissions and end-of-life environmental impact.
Each 140g injection-moulded LP is made from, on average, nine recycled PET plastic bottles. These bottles are recovered from consumers as part of a process known as post-consumer recycling (PCR), where they are cleaned, processed into small pellets and then molded into new items. While EcoRecords can be made using either virgin PET or recycled PET (rPET), Coldplay have chosen to use only rPET for all their EcoRecord products.
It follows the successful launch of the band’s 10th studio set, Moon Music, last year, the world's first album released as a 140g EcoRecord rPET LP.
Coldplay are building on their sustainability efforts, such as cutting the carbon footprint of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour by 59% to date.
Jen Ivory, managing director, Parlophone, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with artists such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music. The shift to EcoRecord LP for their releases is a testament to what's possible when innovation meets intention. It's not just about a new product; it's about pioneering manufacturing that significantly reduces environmental impact, providing fans with the same high-quality audio experience while setting a new standard for physical music production."
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