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Environmentally-friendly Interiors

At Little Greene we have always been totally committed to the ongoing well-being and protection of the world environment. In 2004, we were one of the first UK paint manufacturers to achieve the European environmental standard BS EN ISO 14001.

From big business decisions to the smallest everyday tasks, we continue to act positively and responsibly to minimise our ecological impact, without compromising our high quality standards.

Eco-Friendly Paint

We offer an extensive range of water-based and oil-based eco-friendly paint finishes. Explore our environmentally-friendly paint finishes, available in our full colour palette.

Water-Based Paints

All our water-based paints carry the industry's lowest eco-rating, with VOC content now virtually zero. This means that you don't need to worry about solvent contributions to the atmosphere, any respiratory issues, or nasty smells; our eco-paints are virtually odourless.

Oil-Based Paints

Oil-based paints are traditionally favoured because of their renowned longevity and superb finish. Little Greene oil-based paints have been reformulated using sustainable vegetable oils, without compromising on their unrivalled quality.

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Tin of Little Greene paint on a white background.

All our water-based paints carry the industry's lowest eco-rating, with VOC content now virtually zero.
Our paint tins are made using over 50% recycled steel and can be recycled again.
Proudly made at our factory in the UK.
Our paints are all tinted to order, ensuring we produce as little waste as possible.
Our Intelligent finishes are certified 'Child-Safe,' they are completely safe to use in all areas of the home.
Our signature flat finish, Absolute Matt Emulsion, is formulated with 40% high-quality, recycled ingredients.

Sustainable Wallpapers

At Little Greene our wallpapers are created with a low environmental impact so you can transform your space without compromise. Using a range of traditional and modern printing techniques, all our designs are printed on responsibly sourced papers using rich, non-toxic pigments by a team of skilled craftspeople.

Non-toxic Wallpapers

All of our wallpapers are manufactured here in the UK, and we use the highest quality raw materials.

The pigments that we use to print our eco wallpaper designs are completely non-toxic.

Both our digital and surface-printed designs are printed on responsibly sourced, non-woven bases. These non-woven bases include a large percentage of wood pulp, a natural fibre and the paper used in our wallpapers is responsibly sourced.

Solvent-free Wallpaper Paste

To ensure the best results, we recommend pairing our wallpapers with our high-quality adhesive paste. Our wallpaper paste is an easy-to-use solution that contains no solvents.

Find out more by exploring our Wallpaper FAQs

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Low Impact Manufacturing

In striving to be sustainable, we must look beyond our products themselves. Our eco-friendly practices extend to our packaging and manufacturing.

Recycled Paint Tins

Our paint tins are made using over 50% recycled steel and can be recycled again. We are continually developing our packaging and warehousing procedures to increase the content of recycled and recyclable material and have achieved a waste reduction of 57% in the last three years.

We’re also dedicated to recycling beyond our paint tins: all of our paperwork is printed on recycled or sustainably sourced paper.

Local Manufacturing Solutions

All our paints and wallpapers are manufactured in the UK and we actively source from suppliers who can match our commitment to local industries. We're dedicated to minimising pollution, energy consumption and distribution overheads whilst supporting the local business community.

When it comes to packaging, our cardboard boxes are made up of 83% recycled content and are 100% recyclable, the shrink film on our wallpaper rolls is classed as LDPE.

Our Manufacturing Process

Child-Safe Interiors

Our paints are developed with little ones in mind, so you can be sure your space is safe from any unwanted chemicals.

Safe for Children

We offer the safest, hard-wearing choices for decorating children's rooms and furniture. Our Absolute Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Matt Emulsion and Intelligent Eggshell paints have been tested to European Standard EN 71-3: 2019. This means they are completely safe to use in all areas of the home as they don't contain any dangerous ingredients.

Find out more about our Child Safe paints

Re:mix

Over 50 million litres of paint are left unwanted across the UK each year. Much of this leftover paint is incinerated or left in landfill. This is harmful to the environment and wastes the precious raw materials within the paint.

At Little Greene, we have developed intelligent blending techniques that allow us to reuse our leftover and unwanted paint. Re:mix is a collection of honest, upcycled colours that reformulates waste paint into a beautiful, matt finish for interior walls and ceilings.

By upcycling these unwanted paints, we prevent as much as 60,000 litres of high-quality mineral and organic raw materials from going to waste each year.

Absolute Matt Emulsion

Our flattest, chalkiest paint finish has received a huge upgrade to its eco credentials. Now, every tin of Absolute Matt Emulsion is made up of 40% recycled content, thanks to the introduction of a new, high-quality resin – the bit that binds all the ingredients together.

Choose this eco-friendly paint finish for a ‘barely-there’ 1-2% sheen that brings a rich, sumptuous quality to darker hues and a delicate chalkiness to light, muted shades. Its gentle, water-based formula is kind to your home and kind to the environment. Certified child-safe, it contains no added VOCs and minimal odour, so it’s safe to use in all areas of the home.

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Our Sustainability Credentials

Our products comply with the EN 71-3: 2019 regulations (also known as the Toy Paint Regulations), whilst also possessing other sustainable attributes such as:

50% recycled steel
Virtually VOC free
Oil-based paints contain sustainable vegetable oils

The home is an important environment for all of us and we are pleased to be able to make environmentally friendly products that also stand the test of time. We insist on using only the finest natural, organic and safe synthetic pigments, giving superb depth of colour, high covering power and the long life expected from modern paints.

Creative Director - Ruth Mottershead

FAQs

Is Little Greene paint eco-friendly?

All of our paint finishes and shades are eco-friendly. We manufacture our products responsibly and we use natural, organic pigments to keep our impact as low as possible. Our paint is available in water-based and oil-based solutions, so you can achieve a luxury finish without compromising your sustainable values.

Is Little Greene Paint toxic?

Our paint is tested against European Standard EN 71-3:2019, this means it is completely safe for children as there are no dangerous toxic materials within the paint. You can use our paints throughout the home, knowing that you and your little ones are in safe hands.

Is Little Greene paint solvent free?

Yes, our paint is solvent free. We are proud to offer our paints with a VOC content of practically zero. This means you can rest assured that your interior will not have any solvent contributions. Our paint is also virtually odourless. Find out more by reading our guide to VOCs in paint.

Is Little Greene Paint vegan?

Yes, our paints are vegan. All of our paints are free from animal-derived ingredients. In addition to being vegan, our paint is also cruelty-free. We do not support or commission animal testing of any kind.

Find eco-friendly interior solutions or read our guide to recycling paint for more interior inspiration.

Consider reinventing your furniture rather than replacing it and always aim to choose timeless designs that will last a lifetime.