Every July 3rd of each year is International Plastic Bag Free Day, a day when people around the world campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastics, especially “plastic bags,” which take hundreds of years to decompose but are used for just a few minutes.

From the consumer’s perspective, carrying a cloth bag instead of a plastic bag may be a personal choice, but in the industrial sector, such as the paint industry, plastic is still used in various forms, particularly in packaging, such as paint buckets.

Plastic in the paint industry: a solution or a source of waste?

Although paint buckets are not classified as single-use plastics, they contribute to industrial waste that is difficult to manage without an appropriate recycling system.

According to data from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world produces over 400 million tons of plastic waste each year, and only 9% of it is effectively recycled.

Beger: an environmentally conscious paint brand at every step

As a leader in paint and innovation for housing, Beger does not only focus on creating beautiful paint but also cares about the impact of “packaging” on the environment.

Beger paint buckets are designed to:

• use 100% recyclable plastic materials,
• reduce thickness without compromising strength to minimize raw material usage,
• and undergo a production process that considers carbon footprint.

Additionally, Beger paints have received environmental quality certifications, such as:

• Low VOC product lines (low volatile organic compounds) that help reduce indoor air pollution,
• and exterior and interior paints certified with EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), such as BegerCool, BegerShield Air Fresh.
• 2 in 1 paint that serves as both a primer and topcoat in one can, reducing steps, reducing cans, and reducing waste

Living in harmony with the world: Choices from home to factory

We can all contribute to reducing plastic waste, even in home painting, by starting with:

• Choosing paints with environmental standards, such as EPD or Low VOC
• Choosing brands with recyclable packaging, such as Beger
• Using paint wisely, buying only what is necessary to avoid leftover empty cans
• Sending empty paint cans to industrial waste collection centers or proper recycling agencies

Summary

Reducing plastic in daily life starts with carrying reusable bags, but it can also extend to choosing “environmentally friendly paint cans” as well. Beger wants to be one of your choices in beautifying your home safely while cooperating with this world to reduce the invisible yet real scars.

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