Waste & resources

We will eliminate all waste and emissions from our own operations and reduce the impact of our products and our packaging for our customers

Our approach to waste

At Dulux Trade, we take the issue of waste management very seriously, and we have a clear vision to achieve our stringent goals in this area. We aim to eliminate all waste and emissions from our own operations and reduce the impact of our products and our packaging for our customers.

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Disposal of paints & woodcare products

Whenever disposing of waste coatings (paint and woodcare) and containers, we recommend dealing with a reputable waste contractor (local authority or private contractor), to ensure that the regulations are complied with. Such a contractor will need to be given the relevant waste regulations code by you.

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Dulux Trade Paint Solidifier

Did you know that 56 million litres of paint are thrown away in the UK every year - enough to fill 33 Olympic-sized swimming pools. That's an alarmingly large proportion of the 400 million litres of paint sold annually.

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Dulux Trade Envirowash System

Dulux Trade has launched the Environmental Wash System, the first of its kind in the UK market to provide an environmentally responsible way of washing out painting tools, such as brushes and rollers. The revolutionary wash system converts waterbourne paint washings into clear water and solid waste...

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Advice for Merchants

Advised method of disposal for Dulux colourants and containers.

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Community RePaint

Donate your leftover paint and help brighten up the community

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Our goals

  • Create zero landfill by 2015 and zero hazardous waste by 2020
  • Reduce our VOC emissions to zero by 2020
  • Reduce our water consumption and dependency on nonsustainable water sources
  • Implement and fully integrate schemes to reduce the waste from our customers use of products