When it comes to automotive paints, there are two main types: solvent-based and water-based. Solvent-based paints are more traditional and have been used for decades. They are known for their ...

“The solvent-based paint typically cannot be recycled. There just isn’t the technology available,” though she said there are some emerging technologies.” About 75% to 80% of the latex ...

Why do we want change? Because, for every litre of water and solvent-based paint stashed away, there is an estimated 500ml of valuable polymers going to waste. Our report Polymers in liquid ...

There are four different types of paint and varnish strippers. Solvent strippers contain toxic chemicals, caustic strippers are lye-based, biochemical removers contain non-toxic plant-based ...