New Era Paint is a new “green” paint store carrying only environmentally friendly interior and exterior paint and primers, along with cabinet and trim paints, lacquers, glaze and sealers. All of the paint brands carried at New Era are low-odor, nontoxic and contain no volatile organic compounds. “A study by the Environmental Protection Agency showed that the VOCs in paint products alone account for 9 percent of the pollutants that cause greenhouse gas and smog, contributing to global warming,” says store owner Laurie Hessemer. “Our paints cost the same as any other premium paint, with the added advantage of being environmentally friendly.” New Era Paint will host green- living workshops on Tuesday evenings. Cost for each session is $10. Reservations are suggested. 2045 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater, 303-237-6337.
