Little Greene Paint & Wallpaper

Little Greene Environmental Information & Sustainability Guide

Key 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.