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Sustainable Record Spinners

The Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable is Made Using Cork and Bioplastic

— September 5, 2011 — Eco
Designer Matthew Lim has created an eco-friendly turntable for German audio company Sennheiser dubbed, appropriately enough, the Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable. The turntable and accompanying headphones are made using recyclable and sustainable materials.

The first thing you'll notice about the Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable is its cork platter. Cork makes up 10 percent of the turntable's design and 20 percent of the accompanying headphones. Other materials used include bioplastic, high-density fiberboard and aluminum. The turntable is designed to be used primarily by the youth who have grown up listening to music on CDs and MP3s and have never heard the sweet, sweet sound of vinyl music.

Combining eco-friendly material with an eye-catching design is a great way to get the earth-friendly youth of the world to notice your design. You can check out the Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable here.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Audio Equipment - The use of recyclable and sustainable materials in audio equipment is creating disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Cork-based Products - The incorporation of cork into product designs is opening new avenues for sustainable and biodegradable alternatives in various industries.
3. Revival of Vinyl Music - The resurgence of vinyl music is creating opportunities for innovative turntable designs that appeal to a younger generation seeking an authentic and nostalgic music experience.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment - The audio equipment industry can leverage eco-friendly materials and designs to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Sustainable Materials - The sustainable materials industry can explore the use of cork in products as a biodegradable and renewable alternative.
3. Music Industry - The music industry can capitalize on the resurgence of vinyl music by developing innovative turntables that cater to the preferences of a younger audience.
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