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Each year the Dulux Awards attract some of the most esteemed design professionals and 2008 is expected to be no different. The difference will however, come in the form of an exciting new 'Eco' category, which will be an opportunity for Dulux to recognise projects that have used Dulux envirO2, a complete interior painting system with a low Volatile Organic Compound formula.

The good news for consumers is the great range of colours and effects that can be achieved using the interior paint system. (Refer photo supplied by Dulux)  

So what is a low Volatile Organic Compount Paint (VOC)?

Indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air, and according to the EPA, is considered to be one of the top 5 hazards to human health. Paints and finishes are among the leading causes.

Paints and finishes release low level toxic emissions into the air for years after application. The source of these toxins is a variey of VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) which, until recently, were essential to the performance of the paint. New environmental regulations, and consumer demand, have led to the development of low-VOC and zero-VOC paints and finishes. Dulux has produced a range of eco paints aptly named Dulux envirO2. This new range is durable, cost-effective and less harmful to human and environmental health.

Submission to the awards are currently still open and will remain so until 28 February 2008.

For more details on the Dulux Awards and the new 'Eco' category, visit http://www.dulux.com.au/html/colourawards/colourawards.html