Speaker: Dan King, PaintCare, National Operations Manager

As an industry-led product responsibility organization (PRO), PaintCare is a key player in the circular economy for paint. The non-profit organization created by the American Coatings Association (ACA) enables consumers to easily drop off leftover paint at conveniently located sites and educates the public about reducing paint waste. Its programs operate in the states that have passed paint stewardship laws—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia, and is planning a program for Illinois.

 Leftover paint collected by the PaintCare program is managed according to the waste hierarchy of highest, best use. This means that paint is reused or recycled by processors back into paint whenever possible. PaintCare staff are currently exploring new ways to expand paint reuse in 2024. Tune in to this webinar to learn more about PaintCare and their efforts to expand paint reuse!