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B&Q Joins UK Paintcare Trial to Boost Paint Reuse and Recycling

Customers visiting selected B&Q stores can return leftover paint as part of a take back trial. Once collected, the paint will be assessed for reuse or remanufactured into new paint products.
Items that can’t be reused will be disposed of safely and responsibly. Insights from this trial will help shape a national system capable of dramatically increasing reuse, recycling and remanufacturing rates.
The PaintCare drop‑off service is currently available at the following B&Q locations:

  • B&Q Coventry – Alvis Retail Park, CV5 8BW
  • B&Q Coventry Brandon Road – Binley Woods, CV3 2JD
  • B&Q Halesowen – Mucklow Hill, B62 8EP
  • B&Q Kidderminster – Green Street, DY10 1AX
  • B&Q Solihull – Marshall Lake Road, B90 4RB
  • B&Q Wolverhampton – Black Country Route, WV14 0QL
  • B&Q Wednesbury – Gallagher Retail Park, WS10 9QY

The trial is also running across several other national decorating retailers, including Brewers Decorator Centres, Dulux Decorator Centres, and Johnstone’s Decorating Centres, helping test how a large‑scale circular system for decorative paint could function across the UK.
Community RePaint has played a key role in supporting the development of the UK PaintCare initiative. While Community RePaint focuses on redistributing reusable paint back into communities, PaintCare aims to address the full spectrum of leftover decorative paint — including recycling pathways for products that cannot be reused.
These efforts support a more circular future for paint in the UK, reducing waste, supporting community reuse, and conserving valuable resources.

ReColour now in Dulux Decorator Centres

We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to our ongoing partnership with Dulux, ReColour remanufactured chalk paint is now available at Dulux Decorator Centres. This sustainable paint option is perfect for upcyclers and DIY enthusiasts looking for an eco-friendly solution.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Chalk Paint
ReColour chalk paint is made from over 90% recycled paint that would otherwise go to waste, making it an environmentally conscious choice. Our remanufacturing process transforms this paint into a high-quality product that’s even better than new. This is a key part of our efforts toward supporting a circular economy and reducing paint waste.

Learn About Our Remanufacturing Process
We invite you to watch our video, which shares more about how ReColour chalk paint is made and the unique remanufacturing process we use. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our top-secret process that makes this paint stand out.

 

A Major Milestone for Community RePaint Wirral
For the team at Community RePaint Wirral, this is a significant step forward in promoting paint reuse. Beckie Close, Recipro CEO, shares her excitement: “Seeing our eco-friendly paint on the shelves of such a major retailer, alongside some of the best-known paint brands, is incredibly exciting and something we’re very proud of!” Martin Pearse, Community RePaint Network Manager, adds: “We’re so grateful to everyone who made this possible and look forward to seeing ReColour chalk paint fly off the shelves.”

Order ReColour Paint Online or Visit Dulux Decorator Centres
ReColour chalk paint is available in bulk (over 60 litres) for those who need larger quantities. You can order online or visit your local Dulux Decorator Centre to pick up your sustainable paint.

Building a circular economy that works.

Understanding the Linear Economy and Its Environmental Impact

The current economic model in most Western countries is known as a ‘linear economy.’ This system operates by extracting raw materials from the Earth, using them for production, and then discarding them—often in a very short time frame. This approach is unsustainable for two major reasons:

  1. Finite Resources: The planet’s natural resources are limited, and we are consuming them at an unsustainable rate.
  2. Harmful Waste: The waste generated is often disposed of in ways that negatively impact the environment, such as through landfill or incineration, both of which contribute to pollution and ecological damage.

What is a Circular Economy and How Can It Help?

A circular economy aims to maximize the lifecycle of materials by reusing, repairing, remanufacturing, and recycling them. By reducing the need for raw materials and minimizing waste, this model helps address the environmental challenges posed by the linear economy.

How Community RePaint is Pioneering a Circular Economy in Paint

At Community RePaint, we are actively creating and promoting a circular economy within the paint industry. Here’s how we’re making it happen:

  1. Paint Reuse

Rather than treating leftover paint as waste destined for landfill or incineration (which has been illegal since 2011), we give it a second life. Leftover paint—whether full tins from businesses or half-used cans from homes and decorators—can be reused in various community projects. This reduces the demand for new paint and prevents unnecessary waste.

  1. Paint Remanufacturing: ReColour

Since 2016, we’ve been remanufacturing “waste” paint into a nearly-new product called ReColour. This paint is made from leftover paint collected at recycling centers across the UK. By rethinking waste, we’ve created a high-quality product that appeals to both large organizations and small projects, all while utilizing materials that would otherwise be discarded.

The Circular Journey of ReColour Paint

This unassuming container of ReColour paint means a great deal to us, and here’s why. This very container of ReColour paint was remanufactured out of ‘waste’ leftover paint, bought by an individual or project, to brighten their space. It’s leftover paint was then dropped off at a participating recycling centre, and returned back to the remanufacturing centre to be remanufactured again into ReColour to brighten another wall. It is a true circle where the ‘waste’ was prevented not just once, but again and again.

The Impact of a Circular Economy in Paint

A circular economy in the paint industry is crucial to reducing waste. Every year, over 50 million liters of paint are thrown away in the UK alone. At Community RePaint, our mission is to divert this waste, fully utilizing leftover paint for the benefit of people and the planet. By valuing materials and using them responsibly, we are helping to create a more sustainable future.

Why not reuse paint for your next project, and help us close the loop: find your local scheme.