Sonopress Receives Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Certification

18 July 2024 - Press release

Leading storage media manufacturer Sonopress is pleased to announce that it is now officially certified to the international Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The certification underscores Sonopress’ commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. The GRS is a voluntary product standard that promotes the use of recycled materials in products while taking into account social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions.

Sonopress is proud to have achieved certification in record time. The traceability of material flows and production processes is important for the manufacture of the EcoRecord, among other things. The EcoRecord is a revolutionary new form of LP that uses recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as the base material instead of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). No natural gas or steam is required to press the records. This means that the environmental impact of the manufacturing process can be reduced by up to 85 percent compared to conventional methods.

Anja Poser, Vice President Sustainability Management & ESG at Sonopress, is delighted with the successful certification: “The GRS certification is an important milestone for our company and underlines our commitment to environmental protection. We are pleased to be able to offer this sustainable option to our customers.

Sonopress will continue to develop environmentally friendly solutions and promote sustainability in media production. Just a few days ago, the company announced its next sustainable product innovation, the EcoCD, which is made from 90 percent recycled polycarbonate, sourced from post-consumer waste streams. As a result, the CO2 emissions associated with the material are reduced by up to 75 percent.