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Be PaintWise with Resene and we’ll allbenefit from a healthier environment.Bring unwanted paint and paint containers intoyour local Resene ColorShop and let us take careof them for you. Resene will offer good qualitypaint to community groups for reuse and recyclepackaging materials that are recyclable.Selected Resene ColorShops have been designatedas Resene PaintWise collection centres. Drop offyour unwanted paint and paint containers to anyof these designated Resene ColorShops at any timeduring their opening hours. Full Resene ColorShopaddress details are listed on the Resene website.You are welcome to bring back paint and paintpackaging no matter what brand. A small chargeapplies to non-Resene branded product to helpoffset the costs of the PaintWise programme ($1per 4L can or smaller, $2.50 per 10L pail).The Resene PaintWise programme is run by thenon-profit Resene Foundation funded bycontributions from Resene, a small levy of 15c onretail paint purchases and a levy on trade returns.When dropping off paint and paintcontainers:• Ensure paint is in its original correctly labelledcontainer.• Ensure containers are well sealed and willnot leak.• Leave small amounts of waterborne paint inits container, put out of reach of children andleave the lid off for the paint to dry then bringit in to one of the Resene ColorShops detailedon this leaflet.We cannot accept:Paint thinners, solvents, aerosols or any othermaterials – dispose of these at a HazMobilecollection. See www.hazmobile.govt.nz for detailsor contact your local council.Due to safety requirements, paint and paintcontainers will only be accepted at these ReseneColorShops during normal store hours. Sorry, paintand packaging returns cannot be accepted by anyother Resene ColorShops.Further informationVisit www.resene.co.nz/paintwise.htm or ask yourlocal Resene ColorShop staff.22
The Resene checklist – part twoBe PaintWise... Tips on cleaning brushes and rollers without polluting the environment.An easy to use cleaning systemThis system is based on the use of two containersin which brushes, roller sleeves and other equipmentare first washed and then rinsed. By rotating thecontainers the solids in the paint are separatedfrom the liquid making it easier to dispose of eachcomponent.This system will work well for both waterborneand solventborne (oil or alkyd) paints. Forsolventborne paints use mineral turpentine andany other paint solvent recommended by your localResene ColorShop.Follow these stepsIn the case of waterborne paints:• At the end of the job wipe or squeeze excesspaint onto an absorbent material, such as oldrags, shredded newspapers or cardboardboxes.• Allow to dry and dispose of with householdwaste.• Wash brushes, rollers and other equipmentwith water in a 20 litre or similar sizedcontainer.• The most effective method is to use a rollerspinner.• Transfer the washed equipment to a secondcontainer filled with clean water for a finalrinse.• Place lids on the containers or cover in someother secure manner and allow to standovernight.By morning the paint solids in the first containerwill have settled down to the bottom of thecontainer. The clear water from this container maynow be poured onto the garden or any grassed oropen area away from streams, rivers or lakes, whereit can be absorbed into the ground.Now to dispose of the paint solids at the bottomof the first container.Scrape this out onto absorbent material such asold rags, shredded newspapers or cardboard boxes.Allow to dry, then place in a plastic bag and disposeof with the household garbage or take directly tothe nearest council tip.The second container now can be used as the firstwash. Use this rotation system until the job iscompleted.In the case of solventborne paints:• Follow the same procedures as for waterbornepaints but with these exceptions:• Use solvents to wash equipment.• Allow the first container to stand at least 24hours as it will take this long for the paintsolids to settle.• Do not pour the clear solvent onto the ground– use it to top up the second container ordecant and keep for future use.• Use the least amount of solvent.CautionNever allow waste water or chemical solvents fromwashed paint equipment to enter household orstorm water drains or sewers. The waste may findits way into natural waterways where it can reduceoxygen levels and threaten the survival of fish andother aquatic organisms.23
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