音樂綠色革命：英國唱片業推動可持續回收新模式

英國領先的實體音樂與包裝製造商 Key Production Group 今日正式宣佈，重新啟動黑膠與 CD 回收計畫，以推動英國音樂實體媒體的 可持續發展與環保創新。該計畫最早於 2020 年啟動，旨在回收 無法播放的黑膠唱片與 CD，防止這些產品進入垃圾掩埋場，減少環境污染。然而，受到疫情影響，該計畫一度被迫暫停，如今，隨著市場對環保與可持續發展的關注提升，Key Production Group 決定在 世界回收日（3 月 18 日） 之際，正式重啟該計畫，為音樂產業提供更環保的回收解決方案。

Key Production Group Relaunches Vinyl and CD Recycling Initiative to Promote Sustainability in the UK Music Industry

The UK’s leading physical music and packaging manufacturer, Key Production Group, has officially announced the relaunch of its vinyl and CD recycling initiative, aiming to drive sustainability and environmental innovation in the UK’s physical music sector. Originally launched in 2020, the program was designed to recycle unplayable vinyl records and CDs, preventing them from ending up in landfills and reducing environmental pollution. However, the initiative was temporarily halted due to the pandemic. Now, as market interest in sustainability and environmental responsibility grows, Key Production Group has chosen Global Recycling Day (March 18) to officially restart the program, providing the music industry with a greener recycling solution.

唱片行試點回收計畫 溫布利總部開放回收點

為了擴大回收範圍並讓更多音樂愛好者參與，Key Production Group 正與多家知名唱片行合作，其中 倫敦的 Rough Trade 與 Sister Ray 已經開始試行該回收計畫，為唱片店內無法銷售或報廢的黑膠與 CD 提供更負責任的回收方式。此外，Key Production Group 也正式開放其倫敦溫布利（Wembley）總部作為官方回收點，接受公眾郵寄或親自送達各類 黑膠唱片、CD 及其包裝，無論尺寸或損壞程度均可回收（詳細地址可參考 Key Production Group 官方 Instagram 帳號）。

Record Store Pilot Program and Wembley Headquarters Drop-Off Point

To expand the reach of its recycling efforts and encourage broader participation from music enthusiasts, Key Production Group is collaborating with several well-known record stores. London’s Rough Trade and Sister Ray have already begun piloting the program, offering responsible recycling options for unsellable or discarded vinyl records and CDs. Additionally, Key Production Group has opened its Wembley headquarters in London as an official drop-off point, allowing the public to send or personally deliver their vinyl records, CDs, and packaging for recycling - regardless of size or condition. (The full address can be found on Key Production Group’s official Instagram account.)

該計畫的重啟，標誌著音樂產業向可持續發展邁出重要一步。隨著越來越多的唱片行、音樂愛好者及產業夥伴參與，Key Production Group 希望能夠 在未來幾年內顯著減少報廢黑膠與 CD 進入垃圾掩埋場的數量，進一步降低對環境的影響。

The relaunch of this initiative marks a significant step forward for sustainability in the music industry. With more record stores, music lovers, and industry partners getting involved, Key Production Group hopes to significantly reduce the number of discarded vinyl records and CDs ending up in landfills in the coming years, further minimizing environmental impact.

機械回收技術 讓報廢黑膠與 CD 獲得新生

該回收計畫採用 機械回收技術（Mechanical Recycling），這是一種 高效且環保的處理方式，透過 粉碎、清洗、熔化與擠壓成粒狀材料，將舊的黑膠與 CD 轉化為 新產品的生產原料。

Key Production Group 指出，機械回收不僅能夠減少 塑料污染與碳排放，還能夠為音樂產業提供可持續的 閉環回收模式，確保舊媒體產品不會對環境造成長期污染。

一年內回收超過 11 萬張黑膠與 CD 綠色音樂產業初見成效

根據 Key Production Group 統計，在該計畫重啟前的試行階段，過去一年內已成功回收超過 30,000 張黑膠唱片與 80,000 張 CD，顯示市場對可持續回收方案的強烈需求。隨著該計畫正式恢復，Key Production Group 期望能夠 大幅提升回收數量，並推動更多唱片行、音樂廠牌與消費者參與該計畫。

Mechanical Recycling Technology: Giving Old Vinyl and CDs a New Life

The recycling program utilizes mechanical recycling technology, an efficient and environmentally friendly process that involves shredding, cleaning, melting, and reforming materials into granules - which can then be repurposed into new products.

According to Key Production Group, mechanical recycling not only helps reduce plastic pollution and carbon emissions but also promotes a closed-loop recycling system within the music industry, ensuring that outdated media products do not contribute to long-term environmental damage.

Over 110,000 Vinyl Records and CDs Recycled in One Year: A Step Toward a Greener Music Industry

Key Production Group’s internal data reveals that during the program’s pre-relaunch trial phase, over 30,000 vinyl records and 80,000 CDs were successfully recycled in the past year, highlighting the strong market demand for sustainable recycling solutions. With the program now officially resumed, Key Production Group aims to significantly increase recycling volumes and encourage more record stores, music labels, and consumers to participate.

Key Production Group 執行長表示：「音樂實體媒體在近年來再度復甦，黑膠唱片與 CD 的銷量持續增長。然而，這也帶來了新的環境挑戰，我們希望透過這個回收計畫，確保報廢的黑膠與 CD 能夠得到妥善處理，而不是被隨意丟棄，對環境造成長期影響。」

全球音樂產業的環保趨勢 推動循環經濟模式

近年來，音樂產業對環境影響的關注度持續提升，許多音樂廠牌、唱片行與製造商紛紛開始尋找 更環保的生產方式，包括 使用環保包裝、開發可回收材料，以及推動二手唱片市場。

Key Production Group 此次重啟的回收計畫，正是回應這一全球趨勢的創新舉措之一。透過建立 可持續的回收與再利用機制，音樂產業將能夠 降低對原生塑料的依賴，並進一步推動 循環經濟（Circular Economy），使音樂愛好者能夠 在享受音樂的同時，也為環境保護盡一份心力。

Key Production Group’s CEO stated:

"Physical music media has seen a resurgence in recent years, with vinyl and CD sales continuing to grow. However, this also presents new environmental challenges. Through this recycling initiative, we want to ensure that discarded vinyl records and CDs are properly processed rather than simply thrown away, causing long-term harm to the environment."

The Global Music Industry’s Green Shift and the Rise of the Circular Economy

In recent years, the music industry has become increasingly aware of its environmental impact. Many music labels, record stores, and manufacturers are actively seeking greener production methods, including eco-friendly packaging, recyclable materials, and promoting second-hand record markets.

Key Production Group’s recycling initiative is one of the many innovative responses to this global trend. By establishing a sustainable recycling and reuse system, the music industry can reduce its reliance on virgin plastics and further promote the circular economy, allowing music lovers to enjoy their passion while contributing to environmental conservation.

此外，隨著全球越來越多國家開始 限制塑料製品的生產與銷售，未來音樂產業也將面臨更嚴格的環保法規。因此，Key Production Group 期望 通過回收計畫的實施，提前為產業轉型鋪路，確保音樂製造業能夠符合環保標準，同時保持創新與競爭力。

共同支持綠色音樂產業 讓報廢黑膠與 CD 獲得第二次生命

Additionally, as more countries worldwide introduce stricter regulations on plastic production and sales, the music industry will likely face tighter environmental standards in the future. Key Production Group hopes that this recycling program will help the industry proactively adapt to these changes, ensuring that music manufacturing remains environmentally compliant, innovative, and competitive.

Supporting a Green Music Industry: Giving Old Vinyl and CDs a Second Life

Key Production Group 呼籲 音樂愛好者、唱片行、音樂產業夥伴與環保組織 共同參與該計畫，讓報廢的音樂實體媒體獲得「第二次生命」，以更環保的方式支持音樂產業的可持續發展。

Key Production Group is calling on music lovers, record stores, industry partners, and environmental organizations to participate in the initiative, helping give discarded music media a "second life" and supporting a more sustainable future for the music industry.

該計畫不僅有助於減少 音樂媒體的環境影響，還能夠促進 回收產業與創新產品的發展，為未來的可持續發展提供更多可能性。隨著 Key Production Group 在全球範圍內擴大其回收計畫，未來音樂產業將邁向更加 環保、負責任且可持續的未來。

This program not only helps minimize the environmental impact of physical music media but also fosters the growth of the recycling industry and innovative sustainable products, creating new possibilities for the future of sustainability. As Key Production Group expands this recycling initiative globally, the music industry is set to move toward a greener, more responsible, and sustainable future.