Do the right thing.
We encourage anyone who has moldy, broken, worn, or in any other way, damaged records to contact us so that we can assist you in the proper removal of the vinyl records.
The chemical compound of vinyl (polyvinyl chloride) is extremely hazardous to our environment, and is not to be discarded in any capacity.
Facts.
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.
1.Wash the vinyl of all debris.
2. Cut the center label out.
3. Shred the vinyl.
4. Ship the shreds off to pressing plants.
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.
