Global environmental initiatives get a lot of attention, but rarely produce results. Paint Recycling programs, on the other hand, are environmental conservation efforts performed at the local and personal level. Community paint reuse and recycling programs tend to be more successful and make a positive impact on neighborhoods and families. Most homeowners have 5-10 gallons sitting in their garage gathering dust. Why not reuse them? Every effort counts. Upcycling is another term for recycled paint.
Community Paint Recycling
Community Paint Recycling programs play a vital role in environmental sustainability. By collecting leftover paint and redistributing it to individuals, families, communities, businesses or charities in need, we transform unused resources into opportunities for positive change.
Each year the ‘Seventh Resource’ (recyclables) saves over 700 million tons in CO2 emissions and this is projected to increase to 1 billion tons by 2030. These programs are some of the front line efforts to use our resources wisely.
Let’s celebrate the earth by creating more community paint reuse programs with the goal of eliminating wasted paint. Professional painters can post on facebook, instagram or neighborhood bulletin boards that they have extra paint for people who are looking for free or low cost paint.
Environmental Importance
Recycling is an important individual responsibility. Community collection programs, especially for house paint, encourage people not to waste or litter. It beautifies and keeps our neighborhood clean. Set community project days where buildings in need of refresh are painted by volunteer groups.
Upcycling – Used Paint
