Not all paints are created equal!
Low or No VOC Paint
Low- or no-VOC "volatile organic compound" paints have a lower odor and less impact on air quality than higher VOC-content paint. Recent EPA studies estimate indoor air quality to be 3 to 5 times more toxic than outdoor air largely caused by toxic emissions of paints and finishes. Paint manufacturers realized the need to develop paint that contains lower VOC yet maintain high levels of performance and durability ultimately causing less of an impact on air quality then the higher
VOC Paints.
The use of low-VOC paint reduces toxins that cause allergy and chemical sensitivities, reduces contaminant concentrations in landfill, groundwater and the ozone, provides easy cleanup with soap and water and produces lower odor. With increased legislation and support from environmentally conscious organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Seal plus advances in paint technology the paint industry has come a long way in developing an array of environmentally responsible products with higher performance levels. New paints have become more durable, cost-effective and less harmful to humans and the environment.
Best No-VOC Paints
These brands are virtually free of volatile organic compounds (VOC)-chemicals given off by paints that have been linked to respiratory illnesses. So the other volatile things in the house (your kids) can breathe easy.
Mythic Paint @ Mythicpaint.com
Eco Trend @ naturalinteriorpaint.com
Benjamin Moore Natura @ benjaminmoore.com
BioShield Clay @ bioshieldpaint.com
Sherwin Williams Harmony Interior Acrylic Latex @ sherwin-williams.com
Ecos Paints Nursery Paint @ ecospaints.net
Earth Safe Finishes -Generation Green Baby Safe Paint @ earthsafefinishes
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