ADVERTISEMENTCelebrated British band Coldplay have announced the re-issue of their discography on records made from recycled plastic bottles.
The group, led by Chris Martin, have been outspoken about their mission for sustainability and are longtime campaigners for climate action. Their clear 140g EcoRecords made from recycled plastic bottles continues their environment-friendly goals.
Jen Ivory, managing director of the band’s label 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,” she continued. “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.”
EcoRecords’ injection-moulding technology utilises 100 per cent polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for its LP manufacturing – it’s a lightweight, durable material designed for reduced shipping emissions and end-of-life environmental impact. Each 140g LP is made up of approximately nine recycled bottles, which are cleaned and processed into small pellets, where they’re molded into records.
The manufacturing process will see the reduction of carbon emissions by 85 per cent when compared to traditional vinyl production.
These eco-friendly vinyl practices represent a step towards more environmentally conscious practices within the music industry, and certain artists like Massive Attack and Billie Eilish join Coldplay in pushing things forward.
This also isn’t the first time Coldplay have released an album via EcoRecords. Their 2024 album ‘Moon Music’ was launched on 100 per cent rPET EcoRecord – marking the world’s first album released in the 140g EcoRecord rPET LP format.
This initiative comes after Coldplay claimed they had exceeded their climate change target while attempting to put on one of the greenest tours in history.
In 2024, the group claimed its CO2 emissions were 59 per cent less for the first two years of their Music Of The Spheres Tour compared to their stadium tour from 2016 to 2017, surpassing an initial 50 per cent target.
The Coldplay EcoRecord LP re-issues are available for pre-order now and will be released on 15 August.
