Abstract
Cleaning water contaminated with water-based paints is important to protect ecosystems, prevent toxic buildup and safeguard drinking water sources. Paints contain chemicals that affect aquatic life and pollute waterways. Sustainable approaches to treatment, reduction, recycling and reuse could lessen environmental impact, support biodiversity and maintain safer water. PaintSmartly 1 is a six-week Impact Accelerator project aimed at conceptualising a sustainable method for cleaning paint equipment dirty with water-based paints (WBP). PaintSmartly 1 includes laboratory- and desk-based work and should identify at least one promising sustainable solution for cleaning WBP. PaintSmartly 1 adopts an innovative, holistic approach to conceptualising a sustainable transferable solution for cleaning WBP. PaintSmartly 1 considers key aspects such as environmental, economic, energy efficiency, health and safety. This includes reducing unpleasant odours and bacterial risks in water from cleaning WBP.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Keywords
- Eco-friendly paint disposal
- Water-based paint cleanup
- Sustainable paint cleaning methods
- Paint waste water treatment
- Safe disposal of water-based paints
- Environmental impact of paint waste
- Biodegradable paint cleaning products
- How to clean paint brushes sustainably
- Green cleaning solutions for painters
- Reduce pollution from paint cleaning
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