What are the benefits of reusing and recycling paint?
• Conserves energy and other valuable resources. When using a gallon of recycled paint instead of new paint, about 100 kilowatt hours of energy is saved. This avoids the release of 115 pounds of carbon dioxide that would otherwise be needed to produce that energy. • Reduces toxins. For recycled-content paint to be certified under Green Seal, the manufacturer of the recycled-content paint must demonstrate that no heavy metals or solvents were added to the recycled latex paint during its production.
