Sustainable Music: Conectiv and Sonopress Launch Eco-Friendly Record Production in North America
New York, Friday, 29 May 2026.
Conectiv and Sonopress are bringing EcoRecords to North America by late 2026. Replacing traditional vinyl with injection-molded PET plastics, this partnership offers a highly sustainable alternative for physical music.
A Strategic Leap for Physical Media
On May 29, 2026, Conectiv and Sonopress GmbH officially announced an exclusive strategic agreement to scale the manufacturing of EcoRecords across the North American market [1][4]. Under the terms of this partnership, Conectiv will purchase and operate specialized EcoRecord production lines directly within its existing manufacturing facilities [1]. The companies anticipate that this new production capacity will be fully installed and operational by the third quarter of 2026 [1].
Aligning with Global Climate Goals
The partnership arrives at a critical juncture for the entertainment sector, which has been increasingly focused on sustainability through frameworks like the Music Climate Pact [1]. Rob Wipper, CEO of Conectiv, highlighted that integrating Sonopress’s EcoRecord technology with Conectiv’s established supply chain infrastructure creates a highly scalable platform for the industry [1]. This integration provides music labels and independent artists with viable, eco-friendly production alternatives without compromising on physical media availability or quality [1].
The Future of the Physical Music Supply Chain
As consumer appetite for physical music formats remains robust [GPT], the environmental toll of legacy manufacturing processes has drawn heightened scrutiny from both artists and consumers [GPT]. By joining forces, Conectiv and Sonopress are directly addressing these ecological concerns, creating a forward-looking blueprint for the physical music supply chain [1][4]. The strategic alliance effectively modernizes a decades-old manufacturing process, aiming to secure a more sustainable future for LP production [4].