GreenSure Initiatives
We understand the concerns about protecting the earth's environment. Sherwin-Williams commitment reaches beyond supplying environmentally friendly paints. It extends throughout our laboratories, manufacturing facilities and distribution systems.
We are continually looking to develop new products and procedures within our organization to reduce the impact we have on nature. We've pioneered the use of environmentally-preferable solutions in our business practices and we are putting our green ideas to work.
- We use sustainable raw materials, like soy and sunflower oil in our paints.
- We've reduced the amount of solvent in our formulations, so the vapors being emitted into the atmosphere are more environmentally friendly.
- New techniques in our manufacturing processes have helped produce less waste and we've implemented energy efficient methods in our plants.
- We've streamlined national distribution processes, helping to conserve fuel, energy and other natural resources.
- We've formulated many of our coatings to clean easily and to resist mildew and harmful bacteria improving the indoor and outdoor environments.
To help you easily identify our green coatings we have introduced the GreenSure™ designation for our environmentally friendly products. Our Greensure products offer maximum performance, long-term durability and the highest indoor air quality ratings.
Duration Home® and Harmony® carry the GreenSure logo designation and both have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal - proof that you can enjoy a beautiful room while still respecting nature's beauty.
*Our products that carry the GreenSure designation offer maximum performance, long-term durability and were designed and manufactured taking steps to reduce environmental impact and to meet or exceed the most stringent regulatory requirements. For more information visit greensure.com.
Meet Sherwin-Williams environmentally friendly products:
Duration Home® Interior Latex
This environmentally preferred product is specially formulated to be low in odor, resist mildew and have lower levels of smog-producing pollutants (volatile organic compounds or VOC's). Most stains wipe clean with mild soap and water so no harsh cleaning chemicals are needed for clean-up. The durable formula reduces frequent repaints - providing the ultimate in beauty and washability.
Harmony® Interior Latex
Harmony is a natural choice for environmentally preferred interior paint. It is low-odor allowing you to immediately move into your newly painted spaces. It contains less solvents and zero-VOC's (volatile organic compounds) so what is emitted into the air is more environmentally friendly.
E-Barrier™
E-Barrier Reflective Coating was developed to keep the temperature of your home more comfortable throughout the year. When applied to the underside of your attic roof decking, it creates a reflective barrier that helps keep the heat from the sun out of your home in the summer and locks in warm air from your furnace during the winter months. This innovative energy efficient product can lower your heating and cooling costs by as much as 15% (as certified by an independent testing laboratory). Check with your painting contractor for more information.
Sherwin-Williams Logo
Our historical logo is one of the most recognized company logos in existence. Created in the late 1800's, the logo's purpose was to represent the company's desire to help beautify and protect the buildings of the world. It was a symbol of a young company's enthusiasm, idealism and hope regarding its future and the possibility for achievement that hovered on the nation's horizon. Over the years our "Cover the Earth" logo has become a figurative emblem signifying integrity and service.
