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Green Paint
The New York Times 5.15.08

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There has been a huge shift in the market for paint in recent years — as consumers demand more environmentally friendly paint, the paint companies are working hard to satisfy these concerns but still offer a product that is durable and lives up to previous expectations. And it's tough work! The New York Times explores the local and federal laws governing VOCs and offers some insight into various "green" paint products...

 
 

We try to stay informed about these same issues at AT, and it is surprisingly difficult. We found this article to be a helpful overview: The Promise of Green Paint.

(Pics: Tony Cenicola)

Comments (3)

I LOVE Aura. I'm hesitant to call it really green, but it's a lot lower in VOCs and a lot more green than traditional paints. Worth every penny.

posted by fancyd on 2008-05-15 16:06:20
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Has anyone tried HD's new zero-VOC brand? Is it any good at all?

posted by Cassis on 2008-05-15 16:31:20
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Aaron:

check out my post on AT:LA about this article

Low VOC is a simplistic way of approaching the issue, which may actually distort the true environmental impact of these coatings...

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/roundup/10-best-nonvoc-lowtoxic-interior-paints-050915

posted by monika1 on 2008-05-16 03:35:13
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