AIM Legislation Details

Some of the most important changes of the Illinois AIM include:

• Oil-based paints, stains, or varnishes will no longer be allowed on the interior or exterior of residences. As an example, it will be illegal to use oil-based primers or paints on wood trim.
• Oil-based paints will not be allowed on the interior of institutional, hospitality, commercial, or healthcare facilities.
• Oil-based stains and varnishes can continue to be used in shop settings. Paint stores will continue selling quart containers of these products for minimum use. Combining four quarts into a gallon container will be illegal.
• Aerosols will continue to be available.

There are some additional elements to these restrictions, and fines are expected to range from $1,500 to $20,000.

It's imperative that your painting contractor understand these new regulations and the impact they may have on your building maintenance.

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DEPEND and Beyond Green Paint

We believe that a commitment to the environment goes beyond the product we apply to your walls. At DEPEND:

• We maintain a recycling dumpster at our shop for shop and construction waste.
• We are trying to create cooperative relationships with paint stores to recycle 5 gallon pails ... and even gallon containers.
• We try to submit all our estimates and invoices electronically.
• Every day we live our mantra, "Stay Green My Friends".

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