GDB International acquired a Despray "DS500" aerosol recycling system, making them the first aerosol can filler or paint recycler, globally, to claim 100% recycling and waste-to-energy capabilities for paint-filled aerosol cans.
The partnership offers a solution to recycle any brand of unwanted latex or acrylic paint. Consumers can simply place cans of leftover paint in a box and ship it using the pre-affixed shipping label.
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.
