"The Distinctive Life" Vol. 8 presented by the Distinctive Collection

DESIGNWITHVEGAN AND ZERO-VOC PAINT While low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints have become the norm, brands like Benjamin Moore have gone the extra step of developing a color-tinting process that avoids the addition of harmful chemicals and is emission-free. Their Natura line is certified as being allergy-friendly and can be used by asthma suffers. And nothing brings serenity to a room like the knowledge that you will be healthier in it.

You may be surprised to learn some paint companies use animal products as binders. If you are looking for an eco-friendly, sustainable option that excludes animal byproducts, be sure to read the label. Companies like Auro Paints and Painting Columbus have switched to using plant materials to create paints that incorporate a sustainable approach for a densely-hued finished product. As Daniel Brooks, Painting Columbus’ co-owner,

explained to Better Homes & Gardens : “Vegan paint replaces all animal products with a natural plant-based binder, such as vegetable casein or legumin, and certify that they are cruelty-free ... these substitutions allow vegan paints to serve as healthier alternatives and create less-toxic environments for your family or friends.”

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