Carbon Balance Your Order For FREE!
This October, we'll cover the cost of carbon balancing on eligible orders *
Just quote “October Offer” when placing your order.
* Usually available as an optional add on supporting the CommuniTree reforestation project in Nicaragua which helps support reforestation initiatives designed to restore ecosystems and benefit local communities. For a limited time, we're covering that cost on qualifying orders. Offer eligible on vinyl orders with a minimum run of 250 units or CD orders with a minimum run of 300 units. Orders must be paid in full by 31 October. Subject to availability.
The world of physical music is changing fast and so are the expectations around how it’s made and its impact on the environment. At Breed our role is to track these developments and work with leading manufacturing partners so we can help artists, labels and creators make informed, realistic and genuinely impactful decisions about what you can do right now. No greenwashing. No over claiming. Just practical steps that make your project more sustainable without compromising the creativity or the product experience.
How to make your vinyl more sustainable
Vinyl choices that make a difference
Skip the heavyweight
140g records use less material, press beautifully, and cut down on transport emissions.
Regrinds & Ecomix
Pressings made with reground material in a closed-loop system reduce waste and create unique colour effects.
Bioattributed PVC
Same sound, same quality — but made with reduced impact raw materials through certified mass balance systems, reducing the use of fossil fuels.
Nextwave formats
Injection moulded PET records are emerging as a lower energy option using commonly recycled plastics.
Packaging that works harder with less impact
Paper & board first
FSCcertified card and paperbased packaging options across sleeves, outers and print.
Low impact inks
We prioritise vegetablebased inks wherever possible.
Special finishes without the footprint
Diecutting, embossing, lasercutting and clever structural design can elevate your package without adding plastic, foil or lamination.
Swap out the foam
Card fitments and clever paper engineering keep products protected and fully recyclable.
Practical steps that add up
- Reduce unnecessary components
- Consolidate formats and quantities
- Use recycled or recyclable materials wherever possible
- Avoid unnecessary use of plastic in packaging
We’ll walk you through all of these during your project so your choices fit your budget, your brand and your sustainability goals.
PET Injection Moulded Records
Discover injection moulded records made from recycled PET plastic and providing the same quality audio of traditional PVC vinyl with a reduced environmental impact. Turning plastic bottles into a new audio experience.
Injection Moulded Records
Digisleeves with Remus Spine
Developed to echo the form of the classic vinyl gatefold sleeve, the Digisleeves with Remus Spine has a continuous, printed inner spine and square dimensions. Available with one or two pockets the larger capacity version will accomodate inner sleeves for multiple discs, booklets or inserts.
Vinyl style Digisleeves
Custom Vinyl Packaging
Endless possibilities for 7", 10" and 12" vinyl pressing with bespoke packaging options including gatefold sleeves, die-cuts, spot varnish and inserts including posters, stickers, OBI strips plus deluxe presentation boxes, merchandise and more.
Bespoke vinyl packagingSustainability FAQs and Info
Yes. Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) is a more sustainable option compared to Lacquers for a number of reasons. Firstly during processing at the pressing plant lacquers require two additional stages to create a negative (‘Father’) and a positive Positive (‘Mother’) which requires additional chemicals and energy consumption. Secondly the lacquer, which is made from an aluminium plate coated in nitrocellulose, cannot be recycled.
No. The bio-attributed PVC still uses fossil-derived material but crucially it also contains plant-based alternatives introduced during manufacture to reduce the fossil input. A certified mass balance approach is used throughout manufacture to ensure the proportions are carefully controlled.
Order Vinyl
To order your vinyl go to vinyl prices where you can quickly select a package, get a price and send us your order.
If you prefer just contact us to get started on your next vinyl pressing project.
The Breed Media commitment to Sustainability
We believe beautiful physical music products can - and should - be made responsibly. At Breed Media we love our physical music formats, and they still matter. But every music product has an environmental footprint, and the industry is working hard to lower it.Through our work at Breed Media, we push for better manufacturing standards, advocate for responsible sourcing, and share knowledge across the industry. That means:
- Smarter materials with less reliance on fossil based plastics
- More efficient manufacturing processes
- Reduced waste through recycling, reground compounds and closed loop approaches
- A shift towards paper based packaging and creative plastic free alternatives
- Clearer information, so customers can choose what's right for them
Sustainability isn’t a box to tick. It’s an ongoing process, and we’re here to help you make the best choice every step of the way.