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\n 20\/06\/2025 – 12:37 GMT+2<\/p>\n
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Celebrated British band Coldplay have announced the re-issue of their discography on records made from recycled plastic bottles. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The group, led by Chris Martin, have been outspoken about their mission for sustainability<\/strong><\/a> and are longtime campaigners for climate action<\/strong><\/a>. Their clear 140g EcoRecords made from recycled plastic bottles continues their environment-friendly goals.<\/p>\n Jen Ivory, managing director of the band\u2019s label Parlophone, said: \u201cWe are incredibly proud to partner with artists such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe shift to EcoRecord LP for their releases is a testament to what\u2019s possible when innovation meets intention,\u201d she continued. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about a new product, it\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n EcoRecords\u2019 injection-moulding technology utilises 100 per cent polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for its LP manufacturing \u2013 it\u2019s a lightweight, durable material designed for reduced shipping emissions and end-of-life environmental impact.\u00a0Each 140g LP is made up of approximately nine recycled bottles, which are cleaned and processed into small pellets, where they\u2019re molded into records.\u00a0<\/p>\n The manufacturing process will see the reduction of carbon emissions by\u00a085 per cent when compared to traditional vinyl production.\u00a0<\/p>\n These\u00a0eco-friendly vinyl practices<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0represent a step towards more environmentally conscious practices within the music industry, and certain artists like Massive Attack and Billie Eilish\u00a0join Coldplay in pushing things forward<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n This also isn\u2019t the first time Coldplay have released an album via EcoRecords. Their 2024 album \u2018Moon Music\u2019 was launched on 100 per cent rPET EcoRecord – marking the world\u2019s first album released in the 140g EcoRecord rPET LP format<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n This initiative\u00a0comes after\u00a0Coldplay\u00a0claimed they had exceeded their climate change target while attempting to put on one of the greenest tours in history.\u00a0<\/p>\n In 2024, the group claimed its CO2 emissions were 59 per cent less for the first two years of their Music Of The\u00a0Spheres\u00a0Tour compared to their stadium tour from 2016 to 2017, surpassing an initial 50 per cent target.\u00a0<\/p>\n