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.
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