Rico Franco asked:


Over the past few years, more and more people have become quite aware of the need to take care of the environment and take responsibility for our part in saving the planet from ecological disaster brought on by the inventions and waste products created by man. As a natural result of the many developments, inventions, and innovations made by man, the environment has slowly been degraded to the point that it has become a real point of concern for everyone living on the planet. The toxic byproducts of the manufacture of most of the inventions of man have slowly choked and poisoned the environment, slowly producing adverse conditions that would take years to undo, if at all. Other than the production of fuels and modern lubricants, another source of chemical pollutants that are not only toxic to the environment but also directly to humans as well, are the various paints being made in manufacturing plants. These paints have pigments that are laced with lead, and this lead is a heavy metal that is highly toxic.

Thankfully, some paint manufacturers have taken the problem to heart and devised new compounds that are lead free and contain no other toxic chemicals, in effect, environmentally friendly paint. This is probably one of the best developments in the field of synthetic materials, since having environmentally safe paint is beneficial not only to the environment long term, but also directly and immediately upon humans, since this paint does not exude the strong toxic fumes that people have come to associate with freshly applied paint. Environmentally friendly paint is in many ways better then the traditional paint of old, not only in the fact that it will not poison the environment, and the residents of the house using it eventually, but also because of the fact that formulation of the environmentally safe paint actually allows it to dry quite faster than traditional paints. What’s more is that the colors found available in environmentally friendly paint are as varied as the ones you find in traditional paint, so finding the paint color that you like in non-toxic form should be quite easy now.

In case you are wondering just how environmentally safe paint is beneficial to you, here are just a few pointers:

Not a health hazard

There are millions of people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed chemical allergies that are easily triggered by numerous stimuli, and one of the most popular irritants are the traditional paints and their strong, noxious fumes. Environmentally friendly paint exudes little, if at all, chemical fumes when they are applied and while they are drying, making it ultimately ideal for the home and for places where people tend to stay indoors for a long period of time.

Safe for the environment

Like the name suggests, environmentally safe paint is just that, safe for the environment. Production of this type of paint did not in any way contribute to the contamination of groundwater and landfills, and does not have any substance in it that will deplete the ozone layer even faster. This is the entire reason for making this type of paint. Rest easy knowing that as you use environmentally friendly paint, you are in no way damaging the environment.

Cost-efficient and effective

Environmentally friendly paints are known to perform rather well in coverage, scrubability, and in hiding the flaws that came out during previous coats of paint. People who have used environmentally safe paints say that the paint itself has enough body to allow more areas to be covered with the same amount of paint that would normally only cover a smaller surface area. This translates into significant savings by not having to buy more paint than is necessary.

Water-based paint

Being water based means it can be easier to clean, since environmentally safe paint will not retain and absorb dirt and other stains, much like what traditional paint tends to do. A lot of discoloration in old paints is primarily because of dust and dirt actually seeping into the paint, causing it to grow darker and uneven in color.



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Eddie Delgado asked:


Today’s frenzy for “green-friendly” products, foods and way of life has really struck an interest in the entire world. Green-friendly not only pertains to household products and hybrid/electric cars. Today “going-green” is also a part of the adult toy products world.

Respecting nature is a very hot topic now a day in the minds of well-rounded, professional Americans. This means that everyone is becoming more self conscious of issues concerning nature and pollution.  Much of public before would only recycle if there was a monetary reward. But now this mind-set has changed to seriously thinking about not only what you use and how you use it, but to how is it going to affect the earth.

I am an animal lover/activist who happens to enjoy *** and *** toys very much. My part in living in a green friendly environment was to find *** toys which encompassed this approach. I will only use *** toys that are environmentally safe.

Let’s take a look at organic lubricants. Made from natural and organic ingredients, these lubricants are actually my favorites. Avoiding lubricants made from harsh chemicals are the best choice you can make, not only for your personal health, but for the planet as well.

Another green friendly choice is choosing *** toys that are made out of biodegradable or recyclable materials. Just think, a ***** that will decompose when left to it self. WOW!!!

Giving back to the earth pales in comparison to what the earth has given us. So why not be green-conscious in your personal *** lives as well.



NINA