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Responsible Production and Recycling
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Innovative Pour Spout and Lid Add Value to Recyclable
All-plastic Paint Container
For years, Behr Paint Company has been a quality and innovation leader in the architectural coatings industry. In that role,
Behr has prioritized the environment in its supply chain. BEHR® products are made using sustainably sound and zerowaste manufacturing methods and are formulated to deliver maximum durability — providing consumers with excellent
performance and protection.
Combining the elements of safety, convenience, and sustainability, Behr designed its new Simple Pour lid and all-plastic
gallon containers. The all-plastic container seals tighter than the hybrid container and helps ensure that leftover paint will be
better preserved for future use.
The Simple Pour spout and cap easily twists open for a cleaner, more precise pour, reducing paint waste and cleanup. The
new container and lid are available on all one-gallon containers, and both are made from 100% recycled plastic of postconsumer material including recycled car battery casings, bottle caps, yogurt cups, plastic-take out containers and more.
After use, the BEHR container and spout are 100% recyclable. The BEHR Simple Pour Lid/spout is an honoree of the Fast
Company 2020 Innovation by Design Awards in the home category.
Behr continues to focus on developing sustainable products that are safe for the home and environment. Most BEHR
products contain less than 50 grams-per-liter of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and meet the most stringent regulations
across the U.S. market. Additionally, most BEHR products are formulated to meet third-party Greenguard Gold certification —
certified products are low-emitting and help contribute to cleaner indoor air. BEHR also uses low volatile organic compounds
(VOC) waterborne colorants for point-of-sale tinting of its paints.
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