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with chemicals added to make them stick to walls and dry quickly,’ says Emma Bulmer, director, Edward Bulmer. ‘Furthermore, the manufacturing process is carbon intensive and waste paint needs to be consigned to a licensed tip. Fortunately, there is a new generation of paints made from natural materials, using a process that is not polluting and leftover paint can be put on a compost heap. Natural paints also

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