Our new eco-friendly, low-chemical paint dries quicker than nail polish!
Here at Recycled Clothing Banks, we are passionate about our environmentally-friendly ethos and as such we are always looking for ways to be even greener than we already are; the next step for us is now using the most green-certified paint available to paint all of our recycled clothing bins.
Waterborne paint is far better for the environment and for the people who use them than traditional paints and due to its chemical makeup, it dries more quickly. Initially, used in the USA for automobile repaints; using the old harmful paint used to take 6 to 8 hours but using waterborne paint takes less than an hour…that’s about the same length of time if takes to dry your nail polish after a manicure!
So, what is waterborne paint?
“Waterborne paints have been evaluated as alternatives to solvent-based paints. The volatile compound (VOC) content of waterborne paints is significantly lower than conventional solvent-based paints, thereby reducing VOC emissions. Waterborne (or latex) paints are composed of synthetic resins and pigments that are kept dispersed in water by surfactants. They also contain small amounts of coalescing solvents. Waterborne paints dry by evaporation of the water. The coalescing solvents allow the resin particles to fuse together as the water evaporates to form a continuous coating. Waterborne paints must be protected from freezing when applied. Waterborne paints reduce VOC emissions and worker exposure to hazardous air pollutants. These paints can also reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated, depending on the type of paint used.” Thanks to http://www.p2pays.org/ref/38/37086.htm for this definition.
Now that you know we are even greener than before, why not install one of our recycled clothing bins which are completely FREE of charge, and branded with your organisation’s logo and brand colours? We’ll even pay you up to £400 per tonne to help your local community projects or support your charity.
We install on business and local authority premises all across the South-East of England and it’s an environmentally friendly way to recycle and earn some extra cash. All you have to do is provide us with the artwork for your logo and we do the rest on your eco-painted bin!
We accept all reusable clothing, paired shoes and household textiles as well as sleeping bags which we donate to our homeless charity in the winter months. Our expertly trained team will ensure that your bins are collected on a pre-agreed date and will always be emptied by our uniformed, ID-wearing staff. They will also ensure that your recycled clothing bins are cleaned inside and out, leaving your site clean, tidy and rubbish-free.
If you’d like to get involved and raise money for your charity or community, please contact our friendly team today. It’s an easy yet effective way to raise funds and make a difference to our world.