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Human beings have been using paint for over 17,000 years. Painting is an activity that many of us do on their own without professional help. But most paints found in shops can't be recommended, as they are made with petroleum products, and contain toxic ingredients that we breathe while the paint is being applied, while it dries, and for some time afterwards. They also prevent moisture from escaping from walls...



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18/08/2011 - 20:16

Keep this in mind!
Painting serves to protect walls, but more than anything to decorate them: We should ask ourselves if it's always necessary to paint to change the ambiance of a space.

To avoid toxins and environmental degradation, avoid synthetic paints. Natural and mineral paints are available in specialized shops.

Get the most out of the paint that you do use. If you need to throw it out, natural and mineral paints can go in the normal trash and synthetic ones to the toxic waste collection point, or Punto Verde.

Information sources
Companies: Akzo Nobel, Bauwerk, Beeck, Biofa, Cadena Els Tigres, Caparol, Estucos Clave, Gremio Provincial de Empresas de Pintura de Barcelona, Keim Ecopaint Ibérica, Madebio;

experts: Josep Minguell, Ramiro Noguera;

publications: EcoHabitar, Huffpost Green, The Ethical Consumer;

organizations: Centre d'Ecologia i Projectes Alternatius;

trade unions: Instituto Sindical de Trabajo, Ambiente y Salud.




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