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How can I dispose of acrylic paints in an environmentally safe way?

Are Acrylic Paints a Friend of the Earth?

Paint isn't the most environmentally friendly thing on the planet. If you are concerned with keeping care of our earth and still want to paint with acrylics. You should know that acrylic paint is more environmentally friendly than oil based paint and has lower level of hydrocarbon emissions with it. If you truly want to dispose of your acrylic paint appropriately, you should let it dry and any rags used with it dry completely before disposing of them.

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