According to Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes, the chief sponsor of the new law, over one million gallons of paint will be managed annually under an industry-managed paint recovery and recycling program.
Product stewardship and regulatory affairs (PSRA) professionals handle the minimization of all negative environmental impacts, and follow the respective regulations for formulating, manufacturing, and distributing products responsibly. Here are some particular ways paint professionals can promote product stewardship and regulatory compliance within their industry.
GDB Paint & Coatings, Paint Care, and the Illinois Recycling Association worked closely to help pass the Paint Stewardship Act in Illinois, and marked the accomplishment with a tour of GDB's facility.
Using recycled paint donated by GDB and Amazon, PSI partnered directly with local governments, the state government and local nonprofits to establish demonstration sites in Missouri that showcased the high quality, low cost and sustainability of recycled paint.
A new paint recycling program that began May 1 in New York State invites households, schools and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably.
A recent visit to a paint recycling company gave PCI an in-depth view into the scale and importance of the planet-saving benefits that paint recycling brings.
As of June 30, 2021, PaintCare — the nonprofit organization set up by paint manufacturers to operate paint recycling programs — has collected more than 50 million gallons of paint from households and businesses.
A new paint recycling program that began on April 1, 2021, in the state of Washington allows households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably.