Top 70 Eco Paints updated July 20 2008

2 July, 2008 (14:58) | Paint

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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.

low voc paint green seal logo

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

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