EarthBorn Eco Chic Paints by Oliver Heath Review

We like:

That there are no hazardous VOCs; the classy shades; lovely finish

We don't like:

The high price

SmartPlanet judgement:

Swapping polluting, hazardous traditional paints for sustainable, healthy, clay-based replacements should be a complete no-brainer, and the Eco Chic range makes it easier still, thanks to a range of smart shades and beautiful finishes. The recent addition of 12 new colours means we're happy to give normal paints the brush-off for good.

Paint may not be the greatest environmental threat facing our planet, but DIY Brits slap 186 million litres of the stuff on their houses each year, most of it based on chemical acrylics, ozone-depleting solvents and/or oil. Continue reading...