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If your basement or garage is overflowing with cans of leftover paint the National Paint and Coatings Association has a suggestion: Hold a neighborhood or community “Paint Swap.”
Everyone brings their usable leftover paint to one place. After the paint is sorted it is given away on the spot to other people who can use it.
Of course, not all paint is created equal. If you decide to organize an exchange keep the following in mind:
- Only accept latex and solvent-based paints if they are in their original containers, with intact labels.
- Do not take paint that has been frozen or contaminated.
- Make sure gallon containers are at least one-third full—that’s just good manners.
What a creative way to leverage Swapping! You can get guidelines for events like this at www.paint.org.
What do you think? Let us know!
Jeff Bennett has been an active digital citizen since the mid-1990s. Jeff brings these experiences to his role as CEO of Swap.com, which he feels is one of the most exciting opportunities on the planet today…he gets to combine his passion for social media with commerce. 
Swap.com Mobile is a free iPhone is app that lets you scan items into your HAVE and WANT lists, manage your account, see what you can get for your stuff, and participate in swaps.
