Lavabrush joins Måleri-SM 2026 in Stockholm, cleaning competitors’ brushes on-site and preventing up to 18,000 liters of contaminated water. Its closed system cuts water use by up to 99%, improves performance with cleaner tools, and supports a more sustainable future for the painting industry.
The authors’ core message is clear: paint is not a marginal issue in the microplastics debate. It is a significant and under-recognized one.
Did you know that paint is one of the largest contributors to microplastic pollution in aquatic environments, potentially exceeding sources like plastic bags and bottles? While plastic waste has long dominated the environmental debate, a less visible but equally significant source of pollution is gaining attention: everyday paint.
Instead, painters have a responsibility to adopt safe, environmentally sound cleaning methods. With tools like Lavabrush, there is no longer a reason to let microplastics flow into our waterways. Paint responsibly. Protect your craft. Protect the planet.
“The report highlights the urgent need for upstream solutions to reduce microplastic emissions. Lavabrush is exactly that – stopping pollution at the source before it reaches our waters,” says Johan Palm, Lavabrush.
Plastic pollution is often linked to bottles and bags, but one of the largest sources of microplastics is...paint. Yes, paint. Here’s how Lavabrush is helping stop that at the source.
