Our commitment to the environment
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ISO14001
Environmental sustainability is a core element of the Dulux
business philosophy. Dulux is committed to the ongoing research and
development of innovative products that are more sensitive towards
nature. This is evident in our proactive shift from solvent-based
products to water-based alternatives. Dulux New Zealand's
Gracefield site in Wellington, manufactures under the international
standard for environmental best practice, ISO 14001.
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New Zealand Green Building Council
A member of the New Zealand Green Building Council, Dulux
strives to strike a better environmental balance as illustrated in
our holistic approach to the overall painting process. From
initiating sustainable business partnerships, through to products
and even the actual clean-up stage, we are continually developing
new ways to reduce the environmental impact of our products,
without affecting their outstanding performance and the quality
results that New Zealand's professional and DIY painters have come
to expect from Dulux.
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Health & Safety Practices
"A future without harm" is our safety vision statement, we are
committed to providing safe workplaces. From the time you enter
reception at any Dulux site you are aware of the company concern
with safety.
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Acrylic Paints
Dulux New Zealand's development of environmental responsible
water-based paints as a replacement for many solvent-based paints
has been under way since the 1960's. Dulux New Zealand is
now the largest manufacturer of water-based paints. The benefit to
the environment is obvious. When solvent-based paint dries, a large
quantity of solvent evaporates into the atmosphere, contributing to
air pollution levels. On the other hand, water-based paint emits
mainly harmless water vapour into the air.
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Environmental Choice
Dulux New Zealand was awarded an Environmental Choice licence.
This licence covers most Dulux premium water based paints.
Environmental Choice branded products must meet strict
environmental standards and are recognised by the New Zealand Green
Building Council, Green Star rating tools. For a full list of
accredited products please click here.
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Waste Management
Correct waste disposal is an essential and important part of
safe working practice. Every endeavour is made to minimise the
quality and quantity of waste generation, and hence reduce the
associated problem of waste disposal.
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Dulux EnviroWash System
The Dulux EnviroWash System is an innovative, water-based
treatment system that turns paint wash-out into clean water and
inert solid waste, allowing for easier and safer disposal. The
first of its kind in the New Zealand market, the patented
Dulux EnviroWash System provides an environmentally responsible way
of washing out painting tools, such as brushes and rollers, and
minimises the negative impact of traditional paint waste disposal
methods.
The EnviroWash System is efficient and fast - separating paint
solids from 120 litres of water in only 1 hour. The largest system
can handle up to 800 litres of paint washings and the EnviroWash
System can process every type of acrylic paint in New Zealand.The
Dulux EnviroWash System helps to avoid stormwater pollution issues.
Increased community expectations of environmentally responsible
clean up processes make the system a must-have for the professional
painter.
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Policy
Dulux New Zealand
Safey Health and the Environment Policy - 2012
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