Little Greene Paint & Wallpaper

Little Greene Environmental Information & Sustainability Guide

This Little Greene environmental information guide explains the company’s approach to sustainable paint and wallpaper production. It covers manufacturing, VOC levels, responsibly sourced materials, packaging and products suitable for children’s rooms.

Little Greene Environmental and Sustainability Highlights

• ISO 14001 Certified: One of the first UK paint manufacturers to achieve the European environmental standard (BS EN ISO 14001) in 2004.

• Waste Reduction: Achieved a 57% waste reduction over three years through improved packaging and warehousing procedures.

• UK Manufacturing: All paints and wallpapers are proudly manufactured in the UK, supporting local suppliers and minimising distribution emissions.

Eco-friendly Paint Ranges

Water-Based Paints

• Industry-leading eco-rating with virtually zero VOC content.

• Odourless formula eliminates atmospheric solvent contributions and respiratory concerns.

Oil-Based Paints

• Traditional longevity and superb finish maintained.

• Reformulated with sustainable vegetable oils to significantly reduce both VOC content and odour.

Sustainable Wallpapers

• Responsibly Sourced Paper: Sourced exclusively from FSC- or PEFC-certified sustainable forests (four trees are planted for every one used).

• Non-Toxic Pigments: Printed using completely non-toxic pigments.

• Eco-Friendly Paste: Wallpaper paste is entirely solvent-free.

Packaging & Recycling

• Recycled Tins: Paint tins are manufactured using over 50% recycled steel and are fully recyclable.

• Sustainable Paperwork: All printed materials use recycled or sustainably sourced paper.

Safe for Children’s Rooms

Little Greene offers exceptional safety for nurseries, children’s bedrooms, and furniture:

• Toy Paint Regulations: Absolute Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Matt Emulsion, and Acrylic Eggshell are tested to European Standard BS EN 71-3:1995 (Toy Paint Regulations), proving them free from toxic metals.