As of June 30, 2021, PaintCare — the nonprofit organization set up by paint manufacturers to operate paint recycling programs — has collected more than 50 million gallons of paint from households and businesses.
A new paint recycling program that began on April 1, 2021, in the state of Washington allows households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably.
This article addresses the need for a sustainable culture within the paint and coatings industry that redirects waste and unused items back into the manufacturing and production cycles. We will focus on the importance of contemplating waste creation in different stages of paint manufacturing, and disposal and methods of putting discarded paint waste to use in the development of new products instead of in landfills and through burial.
The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) has weighed in on a decision by the Canadian Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Jeff Yurek, to return a significant portion of the $53 million in surplus funds accumulated from environmental fees charged by Stewardship Ontario over the past 10 years for waste recycling.
This article discusses a powder coating manufacturer that utilizes waste powder coating as a raw material and re-extrudes it into a custom, color-matched product per the customers’ demands.
The Canadian paint and coatings industry has been a leader in post-consumer paint recycling for more than 25 years, with the first program launched under Product Care in British Columbia in 1994.
Residents and businesses across New York State will soon be able to recycle their unwanted paint thanks to a new law that was approved by the New York State Legislature and signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
PaintCare is celebrating 10 years of providing consumer education and recycling opportunities for households, businesses and institutions that purchase paint, stain and varnish for use in their projects and operations.
