Every year, millions of gallons of paint end up going to waste, with much of it ending up in our waterways and landfills. Recolor collects unused paint and remanufactures it as a healthy paint option for any eco-renovation, including our own #EcoRenovate.
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VOCs became an issue several years ago when studies showed that smog and air pollution were not exclusively caused by cars and factories, but to a large extent by chemicals off-gassing from homes. This became particularly relevant when EPA studies showed that levels of VOCs in the home were 3-5 times higher than even outdoor air in a polluted city.
Read MoreIf you’re tired of your bland walls but don’t want to make a mess repainting them, there’s always another way! Take a look at these chic and eco-friendly ideas on how to dress up your walls without a drop of paint.
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In 2005, Colorhouse was founded by artists who were looking for a premium paint that was safer for them and our planet. Their low odor paints have superior coverage and contain no VOCs (volatile organic compounds), no reproductive toxins, no chemical solvents, and no toxic fumes/HAPs-free.
Read MorePaints & Coatings #EcoRenovate Guide to Selecting Sustainable Materials Selecting sustainable materials is just as important as green design. So look at the entire lifecycle of products, and prioritize on the goals of your...
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ECOS Paints make everything from wall and trim paints to stains and varnishes, as well as innovative products like MDF Passivating Primer, EMR Shielding Paint, and Air Purifying Paint that adsorbs up to 98% of VOCs.
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it’s no wonder that when most people see “zero-VOC” on a paint label, they assume it means there are no VOCs. Zilch. Zip. None. In actuality, that’s not what it means at all – at least not most of the time. Here are the facts about VOCs and why you can’t always trust a zero-VOC paint label.
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In 1974, after much experimentation, Old-Fashioned Milk Paint recreated an old milk paint formula to provide an authentic finish for their primary business of building reproduction furniture. Since then, they have sold their paints to professionals and homeowners looking to achieve the same aesthetic. Old-Fashioned Milk Paint’s authentic milk paint is truly a “green paint,” and comes in 20 beautiful colors.
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