10 Toxic Free Paints For Your Next Renovation

 

Thinking about repainting but are not fond of the toxic chemicals? Think again! Here are some of the best eco friendly paints you can use to freshen up your apartment. 

 

1. Benjamin Moore Pristine EcoSpec: Low VOCs (a solvente that causes headaches and dizziness), low odor and 100% acrylic latex. 

2. Yolo Colorhouse: No VOCs, water based, Green Seal Certified and an environmentally conscious company using recycled plastic tins and soy based ink lettering. Additionally they only ship using biodiesel fueled vehicles. 

3. Dunn-Edwards EcoShield: MPI Green Performance Standard, low odor and ethylene glycol free (which can cause eye and respiratory irritation)

4. Olympic Premium: Green Seal Certified “Class A” and awarded Product Innovation Award for Consumer Safety. 

5. Anna Sova Latex Paint: No VOCs and contains 99% food grade ingredients.

6. Earth Pigments: Mineral and plant based pigments. 

7. Ecos Paint: No VOCs and environmentally friendly.

8. Milk Paint: A powered paint made from milk protein that is mixed with water to form, biodegradable ingredients and coined “The Greatest Paint There Is.”   

9. Auro: Contains raw materials, petrochemical free and is produced using a sustainable ecological cycle. 

10. Aglaia: Is VOCs free and only uses raw minerals such as beeswax, lavender, eucalyptus and caster oils, citrus peels, milk casein, quartz powder and many more. In addition they are a sustainable company with all manufacturing waste being composted.