Good Energy Newsletter
Acrylic-Based Paint vs. Mineral Paint: Even when branded as having no- or low-volatile organic compounds (VOCs), acrylic-based paints can still contain toxic chemicals in their additives and solvents. For instance, Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), used in acrylic paint to improve pigment dispersion, are endocrine disruptors. Moreover, paint contributes up to 58% of all microplastics in the ocean—more than plastic bags, bottles, and straws combined. Mineral paint is a far better option. It is visually stunning, does not offgas, and is naturally mold and mildew resistant. Alkemis paint and Keim’s Innostar line are good options.
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This Rio del Valle wall color from Alkemis, the world’s first “wellness paint” that’s made with a quartz binder.
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Touted as the “world’s first wellness paint,” Alkemis Paint offers premium, all-natural mineral paint made from artist-quality crystalline pigments that promote both human wellness and environmenta...
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