Every year, over 50 million litres of paint go to waste in the UK—most of it still perfectly usable. This waste contributes to unnecessary environmental harm, but there’s a simple solution: reuse. By redirecting surplus paint away from incineration and landfill, we can make high-quality paint available to individuals and community groups at a fraction of the cost.
Community RePaint has been leading the charge on paint reuse for over 30 years. Their network of more than 80 community organisations across the UK has successfully diverted over 5 million litres of paint from the waste stream, ensuring it finds new life in homes, schools, charities, and arts organisations. Their outlets in Glasgow, Arbroath, Inverness, and Shetland make surplus paint accessible at less than half the cost of new paint, offering an affordable and sustainable alternative for communities.
This partnership is a step towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient Scotland. By working together, Community RePaint and CAN are making it easier than ever for people to participate in a circular economy, reduce waste, and support creative and community-driven projects.
If you have surplus paint or are looking for affordable, high-quality paint for your next project, visit your nearest Community RePaint outlet or explore available listings on CAN. Let’s turn waste into opportunity and bring more colour to our communities—sustainably.
Got spare paint? Post it on CAN today at canarts.org.uk Need paint for a project? Visit your nearest Community RePaint outlet or check listings on CAN