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The Sustainable Brands Journal Magazine Issue July-September

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ustainable Brands Journal is back with its 3rd Quarterly Edition of 2022! It talks about brands and individuals that have been innovatively making a difference by addressing and mitigating global issues like climate change and pollution. This issue features brands like Terracycle and Plastic Free Pursuit that are proving that plastic and everything that cannot be composted, can be recycled and brought back into the economy! While Svala and Mud Jeans have devised business models that converts waste into resources! The SBJ also discusses how Indigenous brands like For Earth’s Sake and Carbon Craft are helping in making the zero waste lifestyle accessible!! What’s more? This issue features ways to make your travel, sustainable and day to day activities, eco friendly. What to look forward to? Editor’s recommendations for documentaries, podcasts related to sustainability and so much more!

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Bioplastic records could help decarbonise music business, says developer

Prachi Bishnoi — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:48:34 +0000

Sugar-based alternatives to vinyl might help the music industry to decarbonise as a result of its development, according to its developer.

UK-based Evolution Music says its bioplastic can be used to create records and is aimed at making it easy for record labels and artists to stop using plastic without having to change all production equipment and machinery at pressing plants.

According to Evolution Music’s acting CEO Marc Carey, the music recorded on the bioplastic records is “absolutely spot on” both sonically and in terms of equalisation.

He added that they are continuing to develop the product, adding there is some surface noise in the lead-in and between tracks, so if you like it, it’s great.

“We’ve got a unique recipe, but we are a (research and development) company – we’ll carry on with iterations of R&D to improve it,” he said.

The co-founder of Music Declares Emergency (MDE), a music industry climate action campaign group whose members include Napalm Death, Julian Lloyd Webber, and others, says recording artists will be eager to switch to bioplastics for their physical products.

We like vinyl. What’s the solution? Find a non-toxic way to do it. Hey, presto, here it is,” said Lewis Jamieson, co-founder of MDE. Vinyl production is toxic in many ways, and many of the processes that are involved are harmful to the environment.

While digital media and easy-to-use streaming sites like Google and Spotify have made it easier for consumers to access music, vinyl record sales have grown over the past decade.

Vinyl LPs are becoming increasingly popular due to their richer sound, attractive covers, and ability to be held in the hands.

“The music industry, the creative arts, should be at the forefront of innovation … and cultural change is typically what affects political and social change,” Carey said.

The first record made using Evolution’s bioplastic was pressed at Press On Vinyl, a record manufacturer in Middlesbrough. It features a piece by electronic duo Bicep.

Carey said he believes as soon as one major recording artist or band opts to use bioplastic instead of vinyl, the industry will never be the same

Source- Reuters

Prachi Bishnoi

Prachi, an accomplished Chief-Editor at The Sustainable Brands Journal, has 15+ years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, and India, managing 90+ global sustainable brands. She’s a prolific writer in sustainability, contributing to various publications. Prachi’s unwavering passion and expertise make her a recognized authority, driving positive change and inspiring a sustainable future.

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The Sustainable Brands Journal Magazine Issue April-May

Admin — Tue, 31 May 2022 05:51:54 +0000

agazine issue ith the first Issue of The Sustainable Brands Journal Magazine, SBJ embarks on the mission to highlight innovative brands that are doing notable work in promoting an eco-conscious lifestyle, helping solve global issues like waste and pollution, and bringing the community together to drive a movement toward a sustainable world! This issue features brands like Ethique and IncrEdible that are proving that plastic-free living is not only possible but it is the future! While Reform Africa and ReCircle have devised a business model that converts the waste into resource! The SBJ also discusses how OLIO and Souji are helping save the world by reducing food waste using their ingenious ideas! What’s more? This issue features ways to make this year super sustainable, SBJ recommendations for eco-friendly alternatives, and so much more!