From lime kilns in Cornwall 2 centuries ago, to the latest low VOC paints coming onto the market in 2010. We, as a species may well be inclined to slap ourselves on the collective backs for a job well done.
Before we get too excited, remember that water soluble products are contributing to contaminated water supplies world wide. The paint industry, to which I must also belong, is not really taking the lead in this rush to be green. It is grudgingly being pushed to adopt new rules that it wished would not be there.
We, (that's you and me), are a force that CAN change the way all industries produce products. We only have to demand change and it will happen. The problem there is that we are so used to cheap, we don't really care about the cost to the evironment. How much do you know about the paint you put on your walls? Is it full of fungucides? what are VOC's? can my children lick the paint?
Individually we do care, but together we are as careless as a herd of buffalo's running over a cliff.
So consumers, educate yourselves about the products you buy, it's your responsibility, and your duty to your children and grandchildren.
Happy painting.
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Benjamin Moore
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