Studies Find Cost Savings, Increased Recycling From Paint Take-Backs

January 28, 2016
Two recent studies from the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) found cost savings for local governments and increased recycling rates in locations that instituted paint take-back programs but say streamlining the contracting process could further reduce costs. "From high retailer satisfaction to increased recycling rates and government financial savings, these reports show that the PaintCare program is working," PSI Chief Executive Officer Scott Cassel said in a Jan. 11 press release from the group. PSI conducted the studies at the request...


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