1000 Flowers for the Planet - #469 Recycle Paint Cans
For those wonderful recyclers in the UK, you can completely recycle
your paint cans – Dulux Decorator Centres will take your old, empty paint cans
and fully recycle them. First, any remaining paint is recycled in one of two
ways: water based paint is turned into compost and solvent based waste is used
to generate electricity. The tin itself is then recycled, with plastics being
made into garden furniture and the metals turned into things like coat hangers
and tools. This is fantastic, 100% recycling. The sad part of this story is
that I could not find any such recycling programme in Australia. Maybe the
Aussies need to write to the paint companies and insists on a recycling program
– you’d think a joint effort was achievable. If anyone knows of a programme I’ve
overlooked, please let me know via ‘comments’. Otherwise, let’s put pressure on
the industry to make recycling happen – it can
be done.
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