While it seems like only yesterday that the first Resene Eco.Decorator was named, the programme has been going strong for a decade and there are now hundreds of Resene Eco.Decorators nationwide who have successfully completed many thousands of projects.

The Resene Eco.Decorator programme isn’t just a set and forget programme. Each Resene Eco.Decorator is audited annually, to ensure they still meet the standards of the Eco.Decorator programme. That equates to thousands of audits over the years to ensure the standards are upheld.

Sustainable decorating is more than just choosing an Environmental Choice approved paint. It is also making sure that it is applied in an environmentally responsible manner following sustainable principles. That’s why the Resene Eco.Decorator programme has been designed to recognise a nationwide network of environmentally responsible, quality focused painting contractors. Painting contractors can choose to undergo assessment for the Resene Eco.Decorator programme, which includes assessments of principles in practice, sustainable work practices, waste management, project plans and project sign off processes.

Only contractors who successfully meet these standards can promote themselves as an authentic Resene Eco.Decorator.

By choosing the services of an Eco.Decorator to complete decorating projects, designers will have the confidence that the contractor is committed to sustainable principles in their work processes.

Benefits of hiring a certified Resene Eco.Decorator:

• A professional quality painting service.
• Sustainable paint systems and wherever possible use of waterborne paints and Environmental Choice approved products on the project to minimise smell, harm to the environment and enable water wash-up.
• Waste products will be managed in a recognised environmentally responsible manner using the Resene PaintWise programme and other appropriate systems.
• The Eco.Decorator’s commitment to continually monitor and upgrade their responsibilities and work closely with Resene and the Resene Eco.Decorator programme.