From Garage Shelves to Beautiful Communities: The Power of Paint Recycling
Discover how PaintCare’s innovative model makes it easy to recycle paint and protect our environment
In this episode of “Do Beautiful Things,” host Jennifer Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, dives into the complexities of recycling with a focus on leftover paint—an item found in nearly every home but often misunderstood when it comes to disposal.
Joining the conversation is Brett Rodgers, Vice President of Communications at PaintCare, a nonprofit organization leading industry-driven efforts to create convenient, statewide paint recycling programs. Together, they unpack how PaintCare’s innovative public-private partnership makes it easy for residents to drop off unused paint, keeping it out of landfills, waterways, and storage spaces while giving it new life as recycled paint. Hear firsthand about successful statewide initiatives like Connecticut’s, insight into upcoming expansions, and how this model is inspiring broader recycling and product stewardship strategies across America.
You’ll also learn practical tips for responsibly managing leftover paint, how to find recycling locations near you, and the impact you can make in building a cleaner, greener community.
Ready to clear up the confusion around recycling paint and boost your confidence as an environmental steward? Tune in to the full episode and discover how small actions—like recycling your old paint—can add up to big wins for our planet.
Show Links:
- Paint Care: www.paintcare.org
Show Notes:
- 00:00 “Do Beautiful Things Podcast”
- 03:50 Statewide Paint Recycling Program
- 09:27 Recycled Paint Process Explained
- 10:17 Affordable Paint for Large Projects
- 15:59 “Doing Beautiful Things Together”
About Keep America Beautiful®:
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. Established in 1953, Keep America Beautiful strives to end littering, improve recycling, and beautify America’s communities. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Donate and take action at kab.org.
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