Moving Forward

Since starting this campaign I have received a wide variety of feedback from individuals. Everything from: "Mook, your doing it wrong." - to - "This is the greatest idea ever."

In all, it's not about the feedback or reaction - it's about doing what is right. It is a known fact that we need to reduce our use, and the creation of, PVC. The planet is polluted enough as is, and if we all went around thinking that ''my waist doesn't matter in the big picture," then change will never happen. We all contribute to the big picture whether you feel your pixel can be seen or not.

It's horror story of what is going on in landfills across the US, not to mention the exporting of old computers/monitors going to China with the kids disassembling, melting, consuming toxic fumes, but that is another story.

Current problems with recycling of Vinyl:

1. Most pressing plants do not support recycling of records.
2. PVC recyclers are not interesting in PVC from a vinyl record.
3. Most people do not know that their vinyl records can be recycled.

Story of Stuff

To get a better understanding of the current process of manufacturing I suggest you click the banner above and watch “The Story of Stuff.”

This movie is a great example that expresses the need to change our ways. The recycling of vinyl records and research into creating vinyl, using green chemistry, will help work towards a cleaner future eliminating PVC waist.

The process of making PVC has been linked to several forms of diseases, and cancers around the world. Although several developments have cut down on the dangers of PVC production, the only way to truly get around it - is to find effective alternatives that do not cause hazardous effects.

Back in 1897 the materials used to create a 78, although less durable, were more natural. 25% of the materials used were Shellac. Shellac is made from lac, the secretion of the family of lac-producing insects. Rather than move in the natural direction, the chemical revolution made the production of vinyl records much cheaper to produce.

One hundred and eleven years, and billions of vinyl later - it is about time we do our part as music enthusiasts and make a conscious decision to work towards a closed loop production process for vinyl records. The first step in this, is to simply recycle the vinyl you are about to discard in the garbage.

How to recycle vinyl records?

Many have asked us: “how do you go about recycling vinyl records?” The process is actually simple.

1.Wash the vinyl of all debris.
2. Cut the center label out.
3. Shred the vinyl.
4. Ship the shreds off to be processed into new products.


By doing this we:

1. Cut down on the amount of new PVC purchased.
2. Cut down on the toxins released during the process of making PVC.
3. Eliminate the amount of PVC waist disposed in landfills.


The ultimate goal for Project GreenCR8 is:

1. Successfully promote the need to recycle vinyl records and establish convenient drop points in all major markets.
2. To create a vinyl record in a closed loop production using green chemistry, zero waste, and renewable energy.

What does closed loop production mean? It means that the composites of the vinyl record are all natural, the process in pressing the vinyl record uses renewable energy, and in the end of production there is zero waist. The vinyl record will be completely biodegradable, and recyclable thanks to green chemistry.

Recycle Vinyl Records

Take Action. There is a worldwide need to significantly reduce the amount of plastic waste currently being disposed in landfills across the globe. Our social responsibility to be economically and environmentally conscience to Reuse, Renew, Recycle. PVC retains it’s properties well during the recycling process making it a perfect material for re-consumption. We are encouraging everyone please do not discard your vinyl records in the garbage, and work to help reduce the waste of polyvinyl chloride.