Are eco-friendly paints compostable?

As a side effect of the much-welcomed interest in more sustainable products, an increasing number of paints are marketed as compostable. However, when choosing a paint, it is always advised to check the safety data sheet carefully and check for certifications to tackle any misleading sustainability information.

For example, if the paint is marketed as ‘mostly compostable’ it is always wise to verify this. Even in products where small quantities may be disposed of with household waste, the washing water might be environmentally hazardous waste that needs to be delivered to a designated recycling point.

How to evaluate paint sustainability?

The main purpose of paint is to protect and prolong the life of materials and act as a barrier against environmental conditions. For many, painting is also an affordable and fast way to decorate and remodel a home. But the question is, how to do this as sustainably as possible, when it is not always easy to identify which paint is more sustainable than another? With this article, we want to help you understand what the most relevant sustainability features of paint are and how you can evaluate them before purchasing.