Ear: Anthropocene

Here’s a novel approach to dealing with ocean plastic debris: British singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey released his newest work, a catchy ditty called “In the Anthropocene — Ocean Vinyl,” on a record made from recycled ocean plastic that was picked up on the coast of Cornwall, England, Billboard.com reports. The record cover is pictured, courtesy of Mulvey, via Billboard.

In case you’re wondering (as the Ear was), the Anthropocene is the geological age we’re in right now. You can hear the song here: bit.ly/nickvinyl

Only 105 records were pressed, and they sold out in four hours. The proceeds went to a U.K. marine charity with a name that viscerally evokes swimming horrors, Surfers Against Sewage.