The University of Colorado is closely monitoring the situation in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank as it affects University travel. Many airlines have already cancelled or suspended flights, and traveler advisories are changing regularly. For the most up-to-date information on worldwide travel advisories and how those impact any University business travel planning, please refer to the US Department of State Travel Advisories page.
CU travelers are also encouraged to utilize ISOS Membership Services (enter CU’s Membership No. 11BCAS000006 to log in) as an additional resource. To receive updated notifications dependent on your travel destination, download the ISOS mobile app. Note: All travel booked through Concur/CBT is automatically registered with ISOS.
Oil based paints contain solvents to disperse and bind other paint components. Solvents are the major ingredients that contribute to volatile organic compound (VOC) levels in paints. VOCs can cause the formation of ozone and photochemical smog, which have harmful effects on human health and the environment. Paints that are specifically marketed as "fast drying" usually contain even higher levels of these solvents. Buying low VOC paints will reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and will reduce hazardous waste disposal costs for properly dispose of any leftover paints.
Choose
- Low levels of VOCs
- Recycled content
- Reprocessed
- Reblended (consolidated)
Avoid
- High levels of VOCs
- Oil-based
- “Fast drying”
- Over buying
End of Life
- Store properly and use it later
- Recycling and manufacturer take back programs "where available"
Environmental Labels
- Geca (Good Environmental Choice Australia); USDA Certified BioBased; Cradle to Cradle; Recycled Content; Declare; Green Seal; Scientific Certification Systems (SCS); MPI Extreme Green; MPI Green Performance Standards; UL GreenGuard