A new California law will expand the range of products managed by the PaintCare program in the state from architectural coatings to a broader array of paint product types. SB 1143, which passed the state legislature with bipartisan approval on Aug. 30, received support from CalRecycle, environmental advocates, and the American Coatings Association (ACA). Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on Sept. 29.PaintCare is a nonprofit organization representing paint companies that plans and operates stewardship programs for leftover architectural coatings in states with stewardship laws. Active in California since 2012, the program provides a network of nearly 800 drop-off sites where households and businesses can take their leftover paint. Sites include paint retailers, local govern
