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Reuse Your Roller

Raquel Fagan, July 19th, 2010

Fact Approximately 64 million gallons of paint each year are left over when jobs are done.  Using a paint roller can help spread that paint a lot faster. There are even special textured paint rollers available, with sleeves designed to produce a variety of patterns. Make sure you don’t throw away that paint roller after the project is done. Get Started Clean ... read more

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What To Do in an Eco Emergency

Lori Brown, March 1st, 2010

Responsible homeowners, workers and weekend garage warriors we may be, but we've admittedly spilled a bit of paint, had some motor oil leak in the garage or dropped a CFL bulb. Though not the catastrophic event that would be caused by spills of this kind in high volume, there is still good reason to take proper precautions for human and environmental ... read more

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California Bans VOCs, Costs of Some Products Will Rise

Trey Granger, October 2nd, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is cracking down on products that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as aerosol air fresheners and paint thinners, and is imposing a ban on high-VOC products starting in 2014. Here's a simple breakdown of how the regulation will work, courtesy of the Associated Press: Manufacturers will have to limit VOC content to 30 percent ... read more

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The HHW Dilemma: Lots of Waste, Nobody to Collect

Steve Uydess, July 20th, 2009

There was probably a time in our lives, not too long ago, when we gave little thought to the ingredients in many of our household products. The one thing we wanted, whether it was our paint, pesticides, oven cleaners or our drain cleaners, was for the products to work. Perhaps there was an assumption that because we bought these items in ... read more

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Recycling Mysteries: Paint

Marie Look, April 20th, 2009

Most people already know that household paint is recyclable. But it’s also important to understand that different household paints are disposed of in very different ways. What we do with our leftover paint determines if it goes on to have a second life. In fact, the EPA estimates that Americans discard as much as 69 million gallons of paint each year. ... read more

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Non-Toxic Nail Polish Offers Free Giveaways

Trey Granger, February 6th, 2009

Piggy Paint, a new brand of nail polish that is being marketed as kid- and eco-friendly because it is non-toxic and made from natural ingredients, is offering several online contests to win both free nail polish and nail polish remover. The contests are being run by a number of sites, including The Celebrity Cafe and Contest for Moms. Entry ... read more

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Tips for Recycling Paint Thinners

Kasen Seaver, September 30th, 2008

Paint thinner, though helpful in removing unwanted paint, is toxic to the environment, so you must take the utmost care when disposing of it. Once you have removed all the necessary paint residue, it is best to recycle paint thinner and not pour it down the drain, which will contaminate groundwater. Here are some tips: Offer ... read more

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Facts About Paint Thinner

Kasen Seaver, September 30th, 2008

The best way to remove oil-based paint is to use a paint thinner. Instead of buying a new container of paint thinner (which you probably don't use that often), check with your neighbors to see if you can borrow from them. If you do have to purchase it, then buy an amount that is enough to complete your ... read more

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Paint Thinners

Raquel Fagan, September 30th, 2008


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8 Ways to Green Your Earth Day

Trey Granger, March 16th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Let's be honest: Earth Day is Christmas for the green year. We all start thinking and acting a little more eco-friendly as April 22 rolls around. As you prepare to celebrate, here's eight great options for optimizing your Earth Day experience: 1. ... read more

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