Powder coating is also highly protective of our environment. While liquid finishes contain
solvents which have pollutants known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), powder
coating contains no solvents and releases negligible amounts, if any, of VOCs into the
atmosphere. Thus, there is no longer a need for finishers to buy costly pollution control
equipment. In addition, most powder coating overspray that does not adhere to the part
can be retrieved and reused, virtually eliminating the waste commonly found in liquid
finishing processes.