An outstanding project presented at Bangkok Design Week 2026, born from the multimedia and sound research of VCUarts Qatar. Greenyl, the innovative Italian sustainable PVC-free vinyl, is participating in Bangkok Design Week 2026 with the project "Ephemeral Sounds of the Gulf" by Erika Tsuchiya. A limited edition of 100 copies will be produced, combining sound design and environmental responsibility with a focus on sustainability and design, bringing the innovation of eco-friendly vinyl to the Asian context.
"For Ephemera Sounds of the Gulf, we wanted the final vinyl to be pressed on a sustainable material. We found several companies offering "recycled" or "eco" alternatives to traditional vinyl, but honestly, it was Luca's (Terenzi, reference note) correspondence and his genuine care and interest in our project that made the difference. We felt that the other companies we contacted hadn't fully understood the nature of our project, so Greenyl seemed like the ideal choice! We truly appreciated the care and attention Greenyl put into the final result," says Erika Tsuchiya, the project's creator, a Japanese artist and multimedia producer. This transparent "greenyl" material, like other "niche" projects, is designed for green audiophiles and collectors; it doesn't yellow and tends to have a crystal-like appearance. The event is part of Bangkok Design Week 2026, which took place between January 29th and February 8th, 2026, exploring the concept of design as a tool for responding to urban and environmental challenges.
This 13-track compilation explores soundscapes, field recordings, and melodic fragments, capturing the atmosphere of the Persian Gulf region. The sounds range from dub-like to electronic minimalism.
The polymer compound of all Greenyl records is partially recycled and 100% recyclable: it can be reused multiple times within production cycles after washing and remelting.
The chosen version, "Transparent," maintains the pure brilliance of crystal over time; the label, printed directly on the record with UV light, optimizes waste by avoiding the use of paper and harmful glues.
The reduction in CO² determined by “Greenyl” is also substantial, whereas each vinyl produced in the traditional way has an impact equivalent to that of 16 CDs, so the brand was born precisely with a commitment to this issue: each Greenyl record in fact contributes to reducing CO² emissions by a good 0.5 kg!
