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  • silverraine Jan 20, 2012 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    wonderful lens my father was a painter in the 70's i worked with him often I'm not sure you could say he was environmentally conscious but he sure was conservative when it can to paint
    because he implemented most of these methods he never wasted any paint or through an uncleaned cans in the rubbish
    I can remember him often grumbling about others who did.... thanks for the memories
  • sheezie77 Jan 20, 2012 @ 6:32 am | delete
    Very nice lens! Thumbs up!
  • leeleon Jan 17, 2012 @ 7:44 am | delete
    nice lens. i like it.
  • RachelMTurner Nov 21, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Great lens. I'm learning about going green and these tips are invaluable
  • Didijudy Nov 4, 2011 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    Great lens. Very informative. My brother is a firefighter and lots of people bring them paint. They know how to dispose of it. Let's all do our part in helping our environment.
  • WindyWinters Oct 22, 2011 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    Great tips. I'm trying to dejunk and need to get rid of old paint. Thanks for describing the various paints as they are all so different.
  • Susan Sep 20, 2011 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    Well, here's a great chance for someone to start a business! I would gladly pay someone to take all of my leftover paint and cans for me
  • oldflip Aug 26, 2011 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    A lot of local communities have building material recycling centers that accept donations like old paint and other materials. The stuff is remixed in the case of useable paint, though the colors may be a bit odd sometimes and sold to fund rehab projects, or some give it away to people who will use it, for free. Nice Lens!!
  • grifith Aug 17, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Great Lens, Good Info
  • Sequoia-Technology Aug 16, 2011 @ 6:53 am | delete
    Great lens highlighting a worthy cause!
  • daria369 Aug 11, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Beautifully done. Blessed! :)
  • lisadh Aug 4, 2011 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Great info. The previous owner of our house left a lot of paint cans in our garage and I always seem to miss the free hazardous waste drop-off days to get rid of them. I've marked the next one on my calendar so I can finally clear them out.
  • Jimformation Aug 3, 2011 @ 11:06 am | delete
    Thanks! I have some paint that I need to dispose of and now I can do so responsibly.
  • xcellen Jul 7, 2011 @ 5:31 am | delete
    Very informative, thanks for sharing it with us :)
  • Momsbusy247 Jun 19, 2011 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    Wow This is a really a great lens. I myself can't figure out how to get rid of old paints, Now I know better. thank you for sharing this great lens of yours, I really learned a lot and it really is helpful to the environment. You are doing an amazing job!
  • pimbels Jun 11, 2011 @ 3:40 am | delete
    I have not tip but you did a great job Thank you for sharing.
  • ---Chazz May 2, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Very helpful lens. Blessed by a squid angel and featured on "Wing-ing it on Squidoo," our tribute page to bless-worthy lenses. (You can see it at http://www.squidoo.com/lenses-blessed-by-this-squid-angel)
  • LensSeller Apr 18, 2011 @ 9:16 am | delete
    Very helpful information, much of which I didn't know - thank you!
  • stargazer90 Mar 23, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    wow, really great info (=
  • Wilkes-Barre_Painter Feb 8, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    GREAT tips and info, thank you!
  • ezpostcard Dec 21, 2010 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Very helpful info, it's a must read!
  • artgoodman Nov 26, 2010 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    Great lens, thanks for sharing this great info. I reuse all the paint I don't use. When my colored paint is used and very little is left, I mix it into other buckets of the same quantity. So I have a "muck" colored pain that works great for basement walls and foundations. It may not be pretty, but it works. Great lens
  • kab Nov 22, 2010 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    What should you do if you accidentally drop your paint on the ground?
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 17, 2010 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Waay too many people don't know that you aren't supposed to throw paint away. Even with the no lead anymore, its bad stuff.
  • Jul 15, 2011 @ 9:16 am | delete
    Yeah, right. It's really important to dispose paint properly for environmental purposes.
  • Asinka Oct 28, 2010 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    Very very helpful. Thanks for opening my eyes to this green issue :).
  • ohcaroline Aug 14, 2010 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    This is wonderful information. Nice to see you protecting the environment.
  • CreativeArtist Aug 14, 2010 @ 11:09 am | delete
    Good tips. Lensrolled to Acrylic Painting Techniques.
  • hlkljgk May 18, 2010 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    great info everyone needs :)
  • makingamark May 13, 2010 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    I didn't know you could buy paint hardener - thanks for the tip. I'm good about buying just enough paint - I've just got get better at finishing the decorating! ;)

    Thumbs up!
  • Amelia77 Apr 3, 2010 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    I usually use old paint either as a base layer when painting, or strictly for functional uses. For example, my outdoor shed and potting table get a coat of whatever leftover color paint I have, because they do not really have to look great, but they do need to be protected from the elements. So right now my shed is 'swiss coffee' and my potting table is pale pink. Not bad, and it kills two birds with one stone! Thanks for the great lens.
  • Howard Cohen Mar 3, 2010 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    Another very effective way to get rid of both latex and oil paints is to use a mineral called Zeolite- Unfortunately there are very few manufactures selling this amazing product.
    To dispose of old paint simply pour the zeoilte -approx the same volume as the paint into a plastic bag.
    Then pour the pint into the bag- leave overnight to dry and in the morning it is ready for the dump.
    Most interesting thing about Zeoilte is it naturally captures all types of toxic chemicals and heavy metals which get trapped inside the rock and cannot be relaesed making it very safe for disposal in landfills..
  • Hairdresser007 Feb 18, 2010 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    wow you can really find anything here!! I just found a bucket of paint that is all dried up so now I know I can just throw it out.
    Thank you for this great information!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jan 27, 2010 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    Nicely done, helpful lens.
  • davis66 Jan 20, 2010 @ 2:32 am | delete
    I have just started looking for the zero VOC paints. Nice lens!
  • pkmcr Dec 30, 2009 @ 8:04 am | delete
    Really super lens about an important topic and well presented. Blessed by a Squid Angel :-)
  • totalhealth Dec 7, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    thanks for the tips, but at home, we transfer the left over paints into empty glass food containers and seal it properly, in case we need it in the future for retouching of the painted things.
  • Janiece Sep 13, 2009 @ 5:54 am | delete
    Thanks for all this valuable information about paint!
  • BevsPaper Aug 11, 2009 @ 8:06 am | delete
    Great environmental lens! You have given some very good advice for people to follow.
  • spirituality Jul 19, 2009 @ 8:03 am | delete
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  • mulberry Jun 18, 2009 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    Good information! I often have an old bucket of latex paint sitting around, now I at least know how to dry it up to properly dsipose of it.
  • JaguarJulie Jun 12, 2009 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    Wow -- how timely that I found this lens -- we have a rusty can of paint sitting in our garage -- I keep moving it from one side to the other and then my husband moves it back. Yikes! Time to dispose of it properly. ;)
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 4, 2009 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    Very informative!
    Thanks for sharing
    Lizzy
  • lakeerieartists Apr 11, 2009 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    Great timing on this one. I am about to paint my new store. :)
  • monarch13 Mar 17, 2009 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    I always wondered, thanks for the info! 5 stars!
  • blindfaith Mar 9, 2009 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Our local garbage company picks up items such as paint and recycles it also I use Freecycle and if any is in need of paint, they come and pick it up, I don't want to see paint in our landfills
  • marsha32 Mar 9, 2009 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Nice to meet you through twitter. This is a very informative lens that all need to read.
  • Frankster Jan 2, 2009 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    Great lens with very valuable info. 1 Day a month, our local waste management company, collects all hazard materials including paint. They take the paint and mix it and anyone can get paint for free from them. It's usually white, off-white or gray, but still a very cool deed. It probably goes on in lots of communities. Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister aka Cat-Woman
  • real_estate_hawaii Oct 20, 2008 @ 1:50 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing a very informative lens! Let's go for green!
  • KimGiancaterino Sep 25, 2008 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    We've been using lime paint on our house exterior. It only requires touch-ups, so we'll never have to repaint again. I try to use up all of our latex paint, but occasionally take leftovers to a disposal site in our community. Great information! Squid Angel Blessed.
  • beachbum_gabby Sep 18, 2008 @ 9:41 am | delete
    Proper disposal is green living! Great lens!
  • youhavegottobekidding Sep 2, 2008 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    What a Great Lens, it is really nice to see a Lens like this one that is helping the Environment.
  • spirituality Aug 20, 2008 @ 9:24 am | delete
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  • sisterra Jun 21, 2008 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    great lens - saw you on the stores board. Interesting!
  • eccles1 Jun 13, 2008 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    I love this lens Thank You!!
  • mndheather Jun 6, 2008 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    right topic for me, im supposed to paint my room this morning, very informative.
    GoingGreen
  • triathlontraining May 13, 2008 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Very informative! Thank you.
  • bookcat Feb 13, 2008 @ 2:21 am | delete
    Important topic! Good job!
  • beesknees-23 Jan 12, 2008 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    Five paws up from the Feline Citizens at Beesknees-23!!

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