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From recycled papers and pads, low energy studio lighting, to more sustainable lyptus hardwood easels, Cheap Joe's is working hard to find renewable and environmentally friendly woods, production methods and manufacturers. And it doesnt stop with your product purchase. Proper disposal of solvents and other hazardous art materials has become a serious safety and health issue as well a environmental concern for many artists. Federal and State laws require proper disposal of hazardous waste. Many of the solvents used in art work (such as turpentine) and compounds in used in paints (such as lead, cadmium, and chromium)need to be disposed of properly. The following pdfs can help you determine how to keep your studio as green as possible:
Going Green: The Art of Recycling and Waste Disposal (pdf)
Tips on Paint Disposal (pdf)
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