I Just Gotta Tell Ya
- 64 Million Gallons of leftover paints are sent to landfills nationally.
What to Look For: The Green Seal who has developed strict standards for Non-Toxic Paint.
Green Seal Prevents the Following Toxic Chemicals:
- Halomethanes (methylene chloride)
- Chlorinated ethanes (1,1,1-trichloroethane)
- Aromatic solvents (benzene, toluene (methylbenzene), ethylbenzene)
- Chlorinated ethylenes (vinyl chloride)
- Polynuclear aromatics (naphthalene)
- Chlorobenzenes (1,2-dichlorobenzene)
- Phthalate esters (di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, butyl benzyl phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate, di-n-octyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, dimethyl phthalate)
- Miscellaneous semi-volatile organics (isophorone)
- Heavy metals and their compounds (antimony, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead, mercury)
- Preservatives (formaldehyde)
- Ketones (methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone)
- Miscellaneous volatile organics (acrolein, acrylonitrile)
Benefits of Natural, Zero or Low VOC Paint:
- Health: Reduces toxins in air
- Environment: Reduces landfill, groundwater and ozone contaminment
- Water: Based for easy cleanup
- Little or no Hazardous Fumes
- Not considered Hazardous Waste
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are carbon-containing chemical compounds that readily evaporate into the atmosphere. Common examples of things that emit VOCs into the atmosphere include gasoline, mineral spirits, alcohol, nail polish, and paint. All paints, finishes, sealants have VOC. It is the matter of the degree>
5 Types of Eco Paint:
- Natural
- Zero VOC
- Low VOC
- Recycled Paint
- Make it Yourself
Natural Paints:
Paints made from natural raw matter, like water, plant oils and resins, Clay, chalk, talcum, bees wax. These paints are safest for your health and for the environment.
- American Clay: This is actually a plaster. Store Locator on Site
- Anna Sova: Natural paints made from milk casein, titanium dioxide, food grade. Anna Sova sells other organic product as well. Store Locator on website. Member of Green Building Council
- Aglaia: Natural finishes from paints to clay plasters or wall glazing. Member of Assocation fro Natural Paints. (AGN). Dealer Locator on Website
- Aura: Solvent free, water based, primers, finishes, stains and adhesives. Store Locator on Site
- BioShield: Made with naturally dervied raw materials. Store Locator on Site
- Ecos Organic Paint: This is in the UK
- Eco Trend: Paint made with collagen: Sold online, from Santa Clarita, CA
- Green Planet Paints : Natural Clay Paints: Store Locator on site
- Livos: Organic Paint, stains, oils and waxes, made with natural ingredients. Order online
- Olivetti: Natural ingredients. Lime Paint, stucco finishes. Order online, although is available through some retailers.
- Real Milk Company. Non toxic paint made with milk protein, lime, clay and earth pigments: Approved Co-op America. Store locator on website.
- Silacote:Made for interior and exterior masonry. Mineral silicate Paint. Available on-line
- Soy Guard: Soy based stains, water repellants and sealers. Dealer Locator on Website
- Weather Bos: Paint and Finish Products: Order online
- The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company: Store locator on site
Zero VOC Paint:
- AFM Safecoat: Flat interior latex, semi gloss, primers. Many awards. Store Locator on website.
- American Pride: Store Locator on Site
- Benjamin Moore: Green Seal Approved, Store Locator on Website
- Best Paint Company: Interior Paints, primers, specialty products. Store Locator on site.
- Coronado Paint: Store Locator on Site
- Devoe Paint Wonder: Store locator on website
- Dunn Edwards : Store Locator on Website
- Duron Paints: Genesesi Odor FreeL Store Locator on Website
- EnviroSafe
- Frazee: EnviroKote: Interior
- Freshaire Choice : Home Depot : This is a great website, that offer tips per room and how to make it less toxic?
- Green Planet Paints: Store locator on website
- Homestead Paints: Canada
- ICI Paints: Glidden Lifemaster Paint, Store locator on website
- Kelly Moore ; Envirocote and Ecoat )Recycled paint. Dealer Locator on website
- Kwai Paints: EnviroKote: Store Locator on Website
- Mythic Paint: Store Locator on website
- Olympic Paint and Stain : Green Seal Approved : Available at Lowes and Vista Paints: Dealer Locator on Site
- Richards Paints: Store locator on website
- Sampson Coatings: Richmond VA
- Sherwin Williams: Harmony : Dealer locator on Website
- Spectra Tone: Pittsburgh Paints; Store Locator on Website
- Tried and True Wood Finishes: Made from Polymerized Linseed oils. Order on line
- Truserve Corporation, ServiStar. True Value Hardware Stores
- Yolo Colorhouse: Green Seal Approved : Dealer Locator on website
- Sally Fretwell
Low VOC:
- Benjamin Moore Aura: Dealer locator on site
- Cloverdale Horizon: Green Seal Approved (Owned by Rodda Paint) Dealer locator on website.
- Devine Color: Meets South Coast Air Quality Management District .Dealer Locator on Website
- Duron Paint Texture
- Dutch Boy: Green Seal Approved, Clarity Collections, Dealer locator on site, can be found at independent stores as well as Wal Mart and Sears.
- Ecowise: Online
- Farrow and Ball: Dealer Locator om Website
- Fuhr Industrial: Zero and Low VOC. Stains and coatings. Store locator on site. Member or Green Building Council and Green Seal Approved
- MAB Paints: Green Seal Approved- Dealer Locator on website
- McCormick Paints: Store Locator on Website
- Metaefficeint Wood Stains:
- Miller Paint: Green Seal Approved : Dealer Locator on website
- O’Leary Ceramic Paint:
- Oxyboost: Varnishes and cleaning supplies. Store locator on-line
- PPG Architectural Finishes: Green Seal Approved (Pittsburgh Paints)
- Rodda Paint Company: Green Seal Approved
- Sherwin Williams: Green Sure collection; Has LEEDS spec on site. Dealer locator on website
- Southern Diversified Products: (American Pride) Green Seal Approved : Dealer Locator on site
- Sydney Harbour Paint: Store Locator on Website
- Vista Paint: Green Seal Approved: Dealer Locator on site
- Wood Restoration Professionals: EnvironLast Wood Stains. Store Locator on site
Recyled Paints
- Chittenden: Vermont
- Dunn Edwards: Nationalwide
- Recycled Paint: Out of Canada< Dealer locator on website
- Kelly Moore : Ecoat in Sacramento
- Metro Paint: Oregon
- Visions Recycling: California
- San Francisco (FREE)
Make Your Own Paint
- Mother Earth News
- Apartment Therapy : Chalk Paint
Paint Strippers
- Bio Wash: Online Ordering, many other products available ( Canada)
- Citri Strip
- Eco Solve: Online Ordering
- Star10
- Soy Solvents
Resources:
- Home Repair:
- How to Recyled Paint:
- How to Buy Recycled Paint
- Paint Recycling by Earth 911
- Green Seal
- Paint Made with Cashews.
Tim Raubuch says
Great article! I know that in my next of the wood (Pacific Northest), Rodda Paint makes a zero VOC paint called Horizon. Works great and I love it!
Joe Seaborne says
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Great article about green paint products. I work for a Calgary painting companyand see allot of ppl showing interest in opting for a greener paint.