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Key Production Group Launches Comprehensive Vinyl and CD Recycling Initiative
Key Production Group, recognized as the premier bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing facilitator in Europe, has unveiled an extensive rollout of its Key Production Recycling initiative. This program aims to offer a responsible and eco-friendly recycling solution for unplayable vinyl records and CDs.
A Fresh Start After Pandemic Delays
Initially introduced in 2020, this recycling effort was designed to rescue non-functional vinyl records and CDs from landfills and help revitalize them. However, due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, its message was somewhat overshadowed. Today marks a significant restart as Key Production Group commemorates World Recycling Day on March 18th. Esteemed record stores such as Rough Trade and Sister Ray have joined forces with the initiative in hopes of implementing sustainable practices for their unusable physical music inventory.
Valuing Vinyl: Care Meets Sustainability
While it is important for collectors to maintain their vinyl records and CDs—a well-kept item can endure through generations—the Key Production Recycling program offers an environmentally conscious option for owners of damaged media items. The scheme accepts all forms of vinyl records, CDs, along with their packaging—irrespective of size or condition—and promises responsible recycling practices.
Catering to Trends: Adapting Services Amid Vinyl Resurgence
Acknowledging recent trends such as the surge in Gen Z’s engagement with vinyl sales alongside overall market growth, Key Production Group has revitalized its recycling model. Music enthusiasts can conveniently send their old or broken items directly to Key Production Recycling where they will undergo mechanical recycling processes. In this procedure, both vinyl records and CDs are shredded into fine pieces before being transported off-site for melting treatment. The resulting materials are transformed into granules known as Recycled PVC (used predominantly from vinyl records) or polycarbonate (from CDs), ready for new product creation by manufacturers.
The Environmental Cost of Old Media
The materials used in producing these audio formats differ significantly; specifically, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used for creating vinyl records while polycarbonate houses CD media—both notoriously take centuries to degrade within landfill environments if improperly disposed of. Being acutely aware of how careless disposal could negatively influence our ecological landscape motivates Key Production Recycling’s efforts towards responsible waste management.
A Second Life With Endless Possibilities
The benefits derived from recycling PVC and polycarbonate extend far beyond merely reducing landfill burdens; these rejuvenated materials hold potential across numerous sectors including construction products like pipes or flooring compositions from recycled PVC derived from discarded discs; automotive interiors featuring dashboards crafted with old music plates; even outdoor furnishings like park benches can be constructed using previously enjoyed LPs! Subsequently processed recycled polycarbonate finds utility in critical components across devices including computer case housings or smartphone assemblies while also featuring applications within medical apparatuses such optical lenses utilized in eyewear safety solutions.
Pioneering Sustainability Initiatives
“Sustainability forms a crucial aspect woven throughout our ethos at Key Production Group,” stated John Service, Strategy & Sustainability Director at the company adding that “the inception of our recycling project stems from a dedicated commitment toward comprehending how we manage each phase within physical music lifecycles.” Excitement fills his comments regarding collaboration opportunities available between record labels nationwide that foster community involvement aiding an extension on consumer goods’ life spans.”
“Providing a resolution marked by sustainability that ultimately contributes positively toward product life spans aligns cohesively with Rough Trade’s values,” remarked Lawrence Montgomery punctuating his appreciation for leveraging systems like those employed by Key Productions’ advancement initiatives benefiting both retail outlets alongside consumers alike!
Sustained Impact Through Collective Action
Recent statistics released by Keys’ operational facilities indicate that over 30 thousand obsolete vinyl pieces coupled nearly eighty thousand non-serviceable CD units underwent responsible disposal last year alone! Such impactful engagement underscores how foundational initiatives contribute meaningfully towards cutting down excessive plastic waste targeted at landfills while preserving vital resources essential globally speaking! Engaging personnel interested wishing partake recycle efforts may contact them directly—or visit https://www.keyproduction.co.uk/sustainability/ further inquiries relating resourcefulness around these valuable ventures!
