Eco-Friendly Painting: How Rollers Reduce Environmental Impact

Environmental advocates highlight paint rollers as the sustainable choice for home projects. Unlike sprayers that waste up to 40% of paint through overspray, rollers transfer nearly all paint to surfaces. "High-quality rollers can be reused 10-15 times with proper care," says Green Home Institute's Lisa Wong. Water-based paints clean easily with just water, eliminating solvent waste. New recycled fabric roller covers made from plastic bottles are gaining popularity. The EPA estimates proper roller use could prevent 3 million gallons of paint waste annually in residential projects alone.