Transforming your space should be exciting and positive and painting is one of the best ways to do this however, did you know the paint brand you gravitate towards for a room makeover might not be eco-friendly? So the question is: what makes a paint harmful to the environment? Volatile Organic Compounds. If you’re not immediately aware of what VOC’s are, don’t worry, most people aren’t. To put it simply, VOC’S are compounds that easily become gases or vapours, and these are often given off when painting the walls as well as continuing to release chemicals in the air over the duration that the paint is on the wall. When VOC’s react with oxygen, they can ‘form ‘bad’ ozone in the presence of sunlight’, (pollutionissues.co.uk) which means they are a direct contributing factor to global warming. Luckily, many paint brands have had a turn around in recent years and took priority in making and selling environmentally friendly paint to avoid these issues so, with this selection of eco-friendly paint brands, you can ease your mind and paint your spaces with no negative impact to the environment.
Auro
Auro is a pioneer in eco-friendly paints, wood treatments, flooring and cleaning products. Specialising in ecological products for the home, Auro has an extensive array of alluring natural wall and ceiling paint colours to choose from.
Shop Here: auropaint.co.uk
Earthborn
Since 2002, Earthborn has been making high quality paints that are an eco-alternative to well-known, conventional paint brands. With full ingredient lists available you can make an educated choice on what paint is the best for you and transform your space in an eco-friendly way without sacrificing style.
Shop Here: earthbornpaints.co.uk
Little Greene
With a long history of commitment to protecting the environment, Little Greene are high up on our list of favourite paint and wallpaper brands. From their extensive collection of paints to their wonderfully illustrated wallpaper’s, Little Greene is the place to go for sprucing up your interior
Shop Here: littlegreene.com
Natural Paint Company
With paint made from plants instead of petrol and other harmful chemicals, Natural Paint Company is a great source for high quality paint with a range of shades and colours that won’t be harmful to the environment or your health.
Shop Here: naturalpaint.co.nz
Happy Painting!
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