If not, you'll get a headache or feel nauseating. Well, its because of the VOC-Volatile Organic Compounds. These compounds are linked to headaches and nervous-system damage and offgas even after paint dries; harsh ingredients in regular paints (such as benzene and formaldehyde) can trigger asthma and allergies.
One gallon of conventional paint that's not properly disposed of can seep into the earth and pollute 250,000 gal of drinking water.
But now there are alternatives, Eco Friendly Paints. Contains no VOC, or very low VOC, and you can get all kinds of paint swatches to fit your personal taste. You can even bring your favorite standard paint swatch and most hardware stores will create a color mix based on the swatch number.
- AFM Safecoat - www.afmsafecoat.com, offers one of the widest-ranging lines of eco-paints, stains, and sealers ($36/gal).
- American Pride Paint - www.americanpridepaint.com, indoor and outdoor paints and primers developed for use by the Department of Defense ($22/gal).
- YOLO Colorhouse - yolocolorhouse.com, simple, nature-influenced palette with shades that work together well (simplifying the color-selection process); new exterior line too ($40-$42/gal).
- Benjamin Moore- www.BenjaminMoore.com, Eco Spec,paint ($35-$40/gal), and AURA ($40-$43/gal Low VOC
- Earth911 - find out where to recycle paint.
- Todays Tip: Look for the Green Seal, which means the paint's certified ECO. Bad = EPA, OSHA, or DOT seals, which mean the paint contains hazardous chemicals that the government has to monitor.
Source: Ideal bite.com
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