Did you know that everyday paint contributes more to ocean microplastic pollution than plastic bags or bottles? Here’s how—and what we can do about it.

Microplastics from paint residues and household activities are an increasing environmental challenge. According to studies commissioned by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and Svenskt Vatten, paint wear and washingare recognized sources of secondary microplastics entering waterways and marine environments .

Everyone knows plastic bottles and straws pollute our oceans - but here’s a to many people surprising fact: paint is the largest source of microplastics in the ocean, according to a study by Swiss-based Environmental Action. Until now, this problem has flown under the radar.

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.