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Billie Eilish Says Criticizing ‘Wasteful’ Vinyl Sustainability Practices ‘Wasn’t Singling Anyone Out’
Billie Eilish defends her criticism of artist sustainability practices in a statement clarifying she wasn't singling out anyone in a recent interview.
In an effort to raise awareness about the music industry’s sustainability practices, or lack thereof, Billie Eilish is highlighting the ways in which artists — herself included — can avoid feeding into the cycle of overconsumption. In a recent interview with Billboard, the musician called out the “wasteful,” yet popularized, trend of artists releasing multiple vinyl variants with slight differences in artwork or track listing to encourage more purchases. Eilish, who spoke alongside her mother, Maggie Baird, in the interview, detailed her approach to promoting sustainability in everything from vinyl packaging (she’s released some pressings made from recycled materials), transportation, food, and most particularly, her merch.
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