StardustColors and its commitment to reforestation

StardustColors is a French company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of innovative paints, recognized for its expertise and environmental commitment*. Based in the south of France, it offers a wide range of special effects paints..

For several years, our team has been committed to converting as many of its offerings as possible to innovative formulations without organic solvents. By 2025, this represents 50% of our production and a new building constructed in 2021 is exclusively dedicated to water-based paints. Beyond its expertise in special effects, StardustColors stands out for a cause that is deeply close to its heart: reforestation.

Aware of the importance of forests for the preservation of biodiversity and the protection of animal and insect species, StardustColors has launched a bold initiative: planting a tree for each order placed**.

Every order from StardustColors directly contributes to the restoration of forest ecosystems around the world. This approach reflects the company’s deep commitment to a sustainable future, transforming each transaction into a concrete gesture for the planet.

By supporting reforestation projects, StardustColors participates in CO2 sequestration, soil protection and the creation of habitats for wildlife, while raising awareness among its customers about the importance of preserving our environment.

Our partner @Tree-Nation

To bring this initiative to life, StardustColors has partnered with Tree-Nation, an international platform dedicated to reforestation and the fight against climate change. Tree-Nation enables the planting of trees in various projects around the world, providing tools to track the environmental impact of each tree planted.

Through this partnership, StardustColors ensures that every order contributes to carefully selected reforestation projects, maximizing social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities and the planet.

The message from the Kogi Indians:

Guardians of the Sierra Nevada in Colombia call for respect for Mother Earth, considered sacred and alive. They denounce the destruction caused by modernity, such as deforestation and pollution, which threaten the planetary balance. They invite humanity, their “little brothers,” to reconnect with nature to preserve biodiversity and prevent collective extinction. Their message advocates harmony, solidarity, and responsibility towards the environment.

“Nature is watching you”:

Koko, a gorilla who was taught sign language, shared a poignant message for humanity in a video. She expressed her love for nature and humans, while lamenting human actions in the face of the destruction of the planet.

Koko delivered this message to humans before she passed away at the age of 46: “Nature is watching you,” and signed her name: “I am nature, Koko loves the Earth, humans are stupid, Koko is sad, save the planet.” Her urgent appeal urges us to protect the environment before it is too late.

* Support for animal welfare associations (@groingroin)
**Stardustcolors is committed to planting a tree for all orders of at least €50 including tax.

Phosphorescent paint in towns to save energy

This article deals with the solution of phosphorescent road paint and photoluminescent markings, for exterior pedestrian zones and the marking of paths and obstacles, following the extinction of street lights in the city during the night.

With the increase in electricity prices in France, many municipalities have implemented switching off public lighting at night. This rather radical measure was necessary, it not only avoids high bills and it has a significant beneficial ecological impact. Not to mention the end of nighttime pollution.

Certainly some nocturnal pedestrians will naturally feel a little less safe in the dark streets, but in return they will be able to rediscover the magnificence of the starry sky, forgotten for too long!

The phosphorescent solution to light up French cities* at night

It is the company Arco Iris SAS, a small company based in Gard in 2009, specialist in Europe for all photoluminescent products, which made a name for itself by offering town halls an urban phosphorescent paint and a complete catalog of innovative solutions, durable and “luminous”! (their site: phosphorescentpaint.co.uk *)

Photoluminescent products are also called phosphorescent, and their main property is to shine or be visible in the dark, after having been charged with light, or light energy, during the day.

Used successfully indoors, in buildings, factories, or even boats, all these phosphorescent products are the ideal solution to improve the safety of people moving in the dark outdoors, in cities after dark .

5 reasons to use phosphorescent road paints for urban marking

1/ phosphorescence is an extremely durable phenomenon, which does not suffer a drop in performance over time. The old paintings present in the Second World War bunkers in Normandy are still functional after 80 years!

2/ These products are economical, and relatively easy to install, whether they are photoluminescent road paint, nails, strips, or stones or gravel. They can be adapted or created for each type of surface, floor, walls, corners, posts, etc.

3/ Photoluminescent products are ecological, because they are first of all manufactured without radioactive products and without toxic products. And they require no energy source other than that of the sun during the day. They also do not require maintenance, other than simple dusting.

4/ In a dark environment, they allow you to mark obstacles, indicate steps or corners, or even mark out a path.

5/ During the day, these photoluminescent markings are discreet. Very discreet, so much so that they are almost invisible, since their daytime appearance is colorless. Only in complete darkness do they become bright and visible.

A variety of photoluminescent equipment for town halls for marking paths in a nocturnal atmosphere

For floors, there are phosphorescent road paints. These are extremely durable paints that can be applied to almost any surface.
There are also phosphorescent arrows, but also stones, nails, or photoluminescent gravel.

Urban phosphorescent paints can be applied to vertical surfaces, such as walls, poles, or all types of obstacles: they thus reduce the risk of falls. They are also suitable for stairs, tunnels and sports areas. They are resistant to trampling, sun and rain

There are also many types of strips, based on PVC, plastic, aluminum.

If you want more information regarding photoluminescent road paints, specially designed for cycle paths or pedestrian paths, or if you wish to create equipment specially designed according to your requirements, contact our company service by email. (info@photoluminescent.fr)