Natural Paints

The latest, healthiest paints are made from clay, milk, and solvent-free bases. That sounds great for the environment, but how do they handle when the brushes come out? Hmm....

National Geographic's Green Guide checks some of these new lines of paint and provides a review here http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/122/paint

In the article:

milkpaint.com (Packets of powder)
greenbuildingsupply.com (AFM Safecoat's new Ayurveda Essence, VOC-free)
bioshieldpaint.com (Solvent Free)
sherman-williams.com (Harmony line)

Other eco- paint lines that I am aware of not included in this article include

American Clay - A plaster, that will be all over the walls at Chez Jen.
American Pride Paints - For those with chemical sensitivities.
Anna Sova - 99% food-grade ingredients and renewables (available Jan '07).
Aurousa.com - Natural paints and finishes.
Benjamin Moore Eco Spec - Used by some of the top eco-builders out there.
Olympic - Low-odor, Green Seal-approved and widely available at Lowe's.
Real Milk Paint - for that "adobe" look.
Yolo Colorhouse - Environmentally responsible paints.

UK Based
Ecos Organic Paints

Helpful Tips:

Labels:
Good = Green Seal, which means that it's certified to be safe.
Bad = EPA, OSHA or DOT seals, which mean that the paint contains hazardous chemicals.

Earth911 - find out where to recycle or donate leftover paint.