The Real Milk Paint Co.

Digital Projects Manager Kelsey loves to rescue and upcycle roadside furniture, which would be a sustainable hobby if not for the harsh chemicals often found in furniture strippers, paints, and finishes. Enter The Real Milk Paint Co.: a Tennessee-based purveyor of non-toxic painting products and organic paint. Kelsey ordered a milk paint sample bundle (with an array of fun colors like persimmon and tropical jade), as well as a soy-based paint stripper, a citrus-based solvent, and a gentle water-based finishing cream. She even gifted some cutting board oil to a chemical-free cooking devotee. The verdict? With transparent ingredients and a safety data sheet for every product, Kelsey feels good about bringing her hobby indoors (without the noxious fumes) and outdoors (without destroying the backyard ecosystem).