Coldplay slashes vinyl emissions by 85% with EcoRecords made from recycled plastic
British rock band Coldplay is turning up the volume on sustainability, announcing the reissue of nine of their albums on EcoRecords — innovative LPs made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. The move marks a major step forward in sustainable music production, reducing the carbon footprint of vinyl manufacturing by 85%.
Each 140-gram EcoRecord repurposes approximately nine PET plastic bottles, thanks to a cutting-edge injection-moulding process using 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). Unlike traditional vinyl, which relies heavily on virgin plastics and high-emission processes, this new format offers a dramatically lower-impact alternative for music collectors and fans.
The reissues follow Coldplay’s 2024 album Moon Music, which debuted as the world’s first album released in the EcoRecord format, and further reinforce the band’s deepening environmental commitments. Led by Chris Martin, Coldplay has been a vocal advocate for climate-positive change in the music industry. Their Music of the Spheres world tour reduced emissions by 59%, surpassing the band’s initial goal of a 50% cut compared to their previous tour.
Coldplay joins a growing list of global artists, including Massive Attack and Billie Eilish, experimenting with eco-friendly alternatives to traditional vinyl and touring practices. As more musicians and labels embrace sustainable innovation, the music industry may soon find itself on a cleaner, greener path — one record at a time.
