Are powder coatings considered environmentally friendly?
Everything is relative, and powder coatings are considered far more environmentally friendly than wet paints or anodising. Powder coatings use no solvents which are harmful to the environment. Oversprayed powder can be recovered, sieved and then reapplied to other products which helps reduce waste powder. Whilst some councils restrict the waste disposal sites for powder coatings, the products have limited to no leaching effect in dry form and no leaching effect in the cured form. Given the very good durability of powder coatings, the need to recoat on site is less common, meaning less burden on the environment into the future.
