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While there is no formal definition

of what makes paint green, two types of standards

are typically used in determining what paints should be used in green building:

• United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED® Rating System
• Government Regulations

Each of these standards focus on the level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) content found in paint.

What are VOCs?

          • Organic solvents found in paint are among many compounds that fall into this category.
          • As paint dries, organic solvents evaporate and combine with nitrogen oxides and sunlight to create
            ground-level ozone or smog.
          • PPG was one of the pioneers in the paint industry in developing new performance standards
            for zero and low VOC products.

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