Paints, stains, and other coatings are the second-largest source of VOC emissions, after automobiles. Considering how much time we spend in our homes, it’s frightening to think how unhealthy our indoor air quality can be.
Homeowners know that eco-friendly paint is out there, they just don’t know where to get it. More painting contractors are receiving requests for eco-friendly paints, and more manufacturers, including major brands, are including them in their product lines.
35 eco-friendly paint products with either low- or zero-VOC content
They’re also low odor and responsibly manufactured. If you’re having trouble finding a specialty brand or an eco-friendly paint on the Home Depot shelf, here’s a quick and easy resource list for you.

acro pure by Miller Paint is described by the company as being “free of anything inappropriate, contaminating, extraneous, polluting, or impure.” The paint has zero VOCs, low odor, and mold resistance.

American Pride paints are Green Seal certified and made with low odor, a clean air formula, excellent durability and coverage, spatter resistance, and zero VOCs.

Aura. This Benjamin Moore interior and exterior paint line meets or exceeds Green Guard, CHPS, and LEED standards and is distinguished for rich color dimension and outstanding spreadability and coverage.

Auro. Not to be confused with Aura, Auro paints, stains, and sealers received high reviews from the Green Home Guide for its principle of “gentle” manufacturing chemistry. The natural paints are made from plants and minerals.

Bioshield Natural Paints include interior and exterior clay paints, milk paints, and solvent-free wall paints made from raw materials, oils, minerals, and other natural resources. These lines contain no VOCs or harmful chemicals.
The Carefree Earth Coat line by Vista Paint is environmentally friendly, with low odor, low VOCs, and resistance to scuffs and stains.

Clarity by Dutch Boy is an environmentally safe paint with low odor and low VOCs. It is Green Seal approved and comes in durable flat, satin, and semi-gloss finishes.

Cloverdale Paints offers products designed to reduce or eliminate harmful impacts to the environment. The company has developed a large selection of water-based and low-VOC paints and coatings.
Concretal products by KEIM provide protection and character to concrete surfaces with mineral properties that are harmless to the environment.

devinegreen by Miller Paint is not only 99.9% VOC free, it is said to go on the wall “like a rich yogurt.” Miller Paint compares the natural matte finish to Egyptian cotton. (more…)
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