Austin ReBlend
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| Products | Recycled paint |
Austin ReBlend is a paint recycling program administered by the City of Austin in Austin, Texas.[1] In 2012, Austin ReBlend produced 12,767 US gal (48,330 L) of wholly recycled paint.[2]
History
In 2009, Austin ReBlend received a grant to purchase equipment that allowed it to process and manufacture paint on-site, as opposed to through an independent contractor, which raised its production efficiency substantially.[3]
Production
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| Texas Limestone, left, and Balcones Canyonland, right, are the two colors of paint produced by the service as of 2013. | |
The service aggregates locally recycled latex paint, processes and analyzes it for quality control, and then retrofits candidate material into a new 100% post-consumer, low-volatile organic compound product.[1][3] In order to optimize manufacturing efficiency and to provide a stable consumer product, two pliable shades of beige: Texas Limestone and Balcones Canyonland.[4] According to annual reports, the service produced 8,333 gallons of recycled paint during 2011.[5][6] This number increased to 12,767 US gal (48,330 L) in 2012.[2] It is also experimenting and researching new ways to improve its process.[2][3]
Distribution
Austin ReBlend operates out of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Southeast Austin.[4]
Availability
The service's recycled paint is made available free of charge to individuals and nonprofit civic organizations.[7] A blacklist is also maintained to deter excessive exploitation of the service.[8]
References
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- Official site
- Austin Recycles on Facebook
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