Wooddale, Illinois – Chris McCarthy has been in the paint business for over 20 years. He’s always been annoyed with the thousands of gallons of paint being dumped as waste, as it will eventually pollute the environment.
In 2013, McCarthy founded a non-profit company called EarthPaint, located in Wood Dale, Illinois. The company collects old paints, which are then recycled and made into a quality product that is used by both homeowners and professionals alike.
Since its opening, EarthPaint has recycled more than 70 million pounds of paint, diverting more than 670 million pounds of carbon from the atmosphere.
“We call it paint with a purpose,” McCarthy said.
What really makes EarthPaint special is its staff. Its staff of 14 consists of disabled adults, something McCarthy considers as important as EarthPaint’s mission to combat global warming.
“We provide people with disabilities with real and meaningful work, often for the first time,” McCarthy said.
EarthPaint’s mission is embodied by its warehouse manager, Matt Molenkamp, a 26-year-old man with cerebral palsy.
“It’s a great opportunity for me,” Molenkamp said. “I love this job.”
You can learn more about EarthPaint on their website, www.earthpaint.org.
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