What is
Eco-friendly Paint?
What is Eco-friendly Paint?
Discarded Paints:
The production and disposal of traditional paints generate significant waste and pollution. Painters and DIY customers often have leftover paint from their projects, and paint retailers and hardware stores frequently need to dispose of damaged products and mistints. Paint manufacturers also contribute to this waste with materials that aren’t the right tint or quality and with “wash water” used to clean mixing tanks and pipes. Raw material manufacturers might have stock that is too old or not up to specification. Altogether, this leftover paint comprises about 10% of the total paint used annually in the US.
Why recycling the discarded paints is important?
Recycling is a crucial aspect of managing paint waste. Recycling a gallon of paint can save the energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline and conserves up to 8 pounds of virgin raw materials. It requires much less energy than extracting and processing raw materials or manufacturing new paint. By recycling paint, we save natural resources such as minerals and petroleum, thus reducing the environmental footprint of the paint industry.
How do GDB Paint & Coatings and Baltimore Paint recycle the paints?
GDB Paint & Coatings has been at the forefront of promoting sustainability within the paint industry for the last 25 years.
The recycling process begins with sorting discarded paints. Trained professionals separate water-based paints from solvent-based paints and non-paint products. The sorted paints are then categorized by color, and containers in good condition move to the next stage, while damaged products are sent to a team of chemists for further processing.
The next stage is quality control (QC), where samples from each mixed batch are tested to ensure they meet stringent quality standards. This step is repeated at various stages of the process to guarantee the high quality of the recycled paint. The third stage involves remanufacturing, where the paint is broken down and remerged through various substages. Unwanted materials, such as chunks, are removed to produce a fine finished product. Each batch is treated individually to ensure it meets the required standards.
Finally, the filling and packaging stage ensures the recycled paint is ready for consumer use. The careful handling and processing by trained professionals at each stage ensure that the final product is of high quality and safe for the environment.
Our efforts in recycling and producing eco-friendly paints highlight the significance of sustainable practices in the paint industry. By reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and producing high-quality recycled paint, we contribute significantly to a sustainable future. Our innovative processes and commitment to quality make us a leader in promoting environmental sustainability in the paint industry.