How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Paint - Eco-Paint Guide

Any coat of color can transform a room, but these options are easy on the eyes and the planet.

Amanda MacMillan
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the September 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

Photo: Marko Metzinger

Best for Outdoors: Sherwin-Williams Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint

Eco-paints for outside use are scarce, but this option is self-priming and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

$71 per gallon; Sherwin-Williams.com for stores