From Green Right Now Reports
San Joaquin County announced it is developing a statewide paint stewardship program aimed at reducing the 8-million gallons of leftover paint Californians generate annually. The California Paint Stewardship Program will focus on teaching consumers how to buy the right amount of paint, properly store leftovers, and provide reuse and recycling options. For paint that cannot be reduced or reused, the project goal is to increase collection of unused paint for recycling and stimulate the recycled paint market.
Studies show that consumers frequently misjudge their paint needs, leading to large volumes of leftover paint. California’s local governments are spending almost $16 million annually to collect unused paint through Household Hazardous Waste programs, with taxpayers and garbage rate payers paying about $8 per gallon to operate the programs.
