Milk paint
Modern paint products are known to offgas nocive volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for periods up to several years after initial application. This is especially worrisome in sealed indoor environments, such as modern hyperinsulated homes where such compounds add up to a myriad other household airborne chemicals which collectively impose a significant burden on our immune system. While low VOC commercial paints are now available at a premium on the market, there are also many ancient recipes to make paint from simple natural ingredients. Experimentation in the Omnilab has led to a promising recipe for paint based on milk; the results and advantages of this paint formulation make it an interesting alternative choice for the environmentally-conscious.
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