Why Dulux Powder Coatings are an environmentally sustainable choice

As part of our commitment to sustainability we aim to minimise our environmental footprint in everything we do.

Dulux Powder Coatings are the environmentally responsible choice as there are no solvents or VOCs in our powder coatings – that’s a huge advantage.

We are committed to “Be the Change” for a sustainable future by providing solutions for:

  • Waste to landfill reduction
  • Powering our factories with renewable energy
  • Recyclable product packaging solutions
  • Long lasting durability

Dulux Powder Coatings is part of the broader Dulux Group business sustainability goals.

View the DuluxGroup Sustainability Report here.

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Waste

We are committed to our goal of no factory waste to landfill and working with our customers to eliminate their waste to landfill.

Our Factory Waste – in collaboration with Transmutation

Dulux Powder Coatings have collaborated with South Australian recycling business, Transmutation to sustainably recycle powder waste from our factories.

Transmutation’s vision is to educate customers to the concepts of reduce, reuse, and recycle by only selling and manufacturing items that are made from recycled materials, aligning perfectly with Dulux Powder Coatings’ sustainability goals.

To learn more about this exciting project, check out the video.

Transmutation Bar Chairs – GECA Approved

Environmentally preferable Bar Chairs that are ultra sturdy for supporting concrete reinforcing mesh and made in collaboration with Dulux to recycle its waste material.

Using powder waste, Transmutation have found a way to turn this into plastic feedstock that can be used to displace virgin plastic in products. This is known as PostPrime Plastic™ pellet feedstock and the first product produced using this material is a Bar Chair.

Find out more here.

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Customer waste - by reclaiming / recycling powder coat overspray

One of the significant benefits of powder coatings over other types of finishes is the ability to collect and reuse the oversprayed powder that doesn’t initially adhere to the items being coated. Under controlled conditions, recycling overspray in this way can in fact achieve over 95% recovery if the system is optimised.

Find out more by downloading our Recycling (reclaiming) Powder Coat Overspray Tech Advice brochure.

Energy

Solar panel installation

We are now using renewable energy sources to power our Powder Coatings factories. In 2023, we installed 424 solar panels on our powder coatings factory in Melbourne. Watch how we are reducing emissions here.

Rapidcure technology

RapidCure technology enables a possible reduction in energy consumption through lower cure temperatures, and or faster line speeds. It is ideal for large production runs when colour changes are not required.

RapidCure technology is also available through our CustomColour™ service for the Alphatec, Precious and Duralloy Powder Coat ranges and are supported by AlumiShield™ and Steel Shield™ Warranties when applied by a Dulux Accredited Powder Coater.

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Product

Product Stewardship Program

Dulux Powder Coatings have a comprehensive product stewardship programme to ensure that all products are monitored for chemicals of concern in line with leading international directives. This includes compliance to RoHS3 (EU2015/863). Read more in our Restricted Substances Statement brochure.

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Long lasting durability

Dulux Powder Coatings deliver enhanced levels of durability that protect surfaces for longer and provide an assurance through the issue of Alumi Shield ™ and Steel Shield™ Warranties.

Packaging

At Dulux our Powder Coatings boxes are made from 58% recycled content. Where possible we try to use recyclable materials in our packaging in order to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.

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