Austin ReBlend
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| Type | Environmental |
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Area served | Central Texas |
| 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]| Texas Limestone, left, Balcones Canyonland, center, and Barton Creek Greenbelt, right, are the three colors of paint produced by the service as of 2022. | ||
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, Austin ReBlend produces two pliable shades of beige: Texas Limestone and Balcones Canyonland,[4] as well as a shade of green: Barton Creek Greenbelt. 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
[edit | edit source]Austin ReBlend operates out of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Southeast Austin.[4]
Availability
[edit | edit source]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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External links
[edit | edit source]- Official website
- Austin Recycles on Facebook
