
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Today's blog I'm addressing SDG #5 gender equality which is near and dear to my heart as I've had so many positive female role models and compassionate women influencers in my life that I'm always looking for ways to help bridge the gap.

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In today's world, where achieving gender equality stands as one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it's vital to recognize that Goal 5, "Gender Equality," isn't just a fundamental human right – it's the cornerstone of a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable planet.
Now, imagine the surprising intersection of this noble aspiration with the traditionally male-dominated painting industry.
Which I personally never understood being on coating job sites all over the world for over 40 years and I've never been on one that a woman couldn't handle.
Even when there were heavy items or large pieces of equipment to move around, a team approach was always taken, not leaving it to one individual, man or woman.
I've worked with several women on the job sites over the years and never really understood why the whole industry has been disproportionately male dominated.
Especially being around hard-working women that tackle much tougher jobs than just slinging a brush and slapping coatings on a surface.
The coating industry, for generations, has been a puzzling maze of masculinity, but a remarkable transformation is taking place.
In the United States alone, the number of female painters has surged by 1.9% in just one year, marking a remarkable 3.9% increase over the past decade.
This surge is not a mere coincidence; it's the result of a groundbreaking revolution in green coatings.
Meet GEI Global Encasement Incorporated (GEI), a trailblazing force in the world of green coatings.
Their eco-friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable coatings are nothing short of revolutionary.
But it doesn't stop there; they're also incredibly user-friendly - just open the buckets and apply with simple painting tools such as brushes, rollers or airless sprayers.
Being water based, non-toxic, biodegradable, with zero VOC's making the application process even easier and non-offensive to users and the environments they are applying them in.
These coatings, unlike their conventional counterparts, do more than just protect surfaces; they open doors to employment and job opportunities, particularly for women, in a rapidly expanding worldwide field.
The green coatings market is swiftly growing, and what's most exciting is the multitude of equal opportunity coating jobs opening up worldwide, offering women a once-unthinkable chance to break into a predominantly male-dominated industry.
In an era where we are striving for gender equality, GEI is leading the way, proving that a shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly solutions isn't just about saving the planet but also about creating a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable world.
As we delve into the extraordinary journey of GEI's green coatings and their impact on the coating industry, we uncover an inspiring story of empowerment, opportunity, and hope.
So, let's continue to explore how these groundbreaking coatings are not only transforming the way we paint but also breaking down barriers and shattering stereotypes to contribute significantly to Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Here’s the Highlights:
• Green coatings by GEI Global Encasement Incorporated (GEI) redefine the painting industry.
• Goal 5: Gender Equality, a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, is driving change.
• The historically male-dominated coating sector is witnessing a remarkable shift.
• In the United States, female painters have increased by 1.9% in a year and 3.9% over a decade.
• Eco-friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable green coatings create job opportunities for women.
• The green coatings market is rapidly expanding, offering equal opportunity jobs for women.
• GEI's innovations are breaking down industry barriers and contributing to gender equality.
Tomorrow I'll jump into how GEI, Green Coatings ENCASEMENT work with goal #7: Affordable and Clean Energy
So, keep reading along.
"We need to consider what else we can do to empower women in the workplace, especially in growing industries. The demand for more flexible work hours is a future necessity that can be met by putting women to good use."
“Economic growth can't achieve its full potential if we leave women behind, and we can't move ahead by leaving behind half of our population.”
“We can’t realize our economic goals if half our population is under house arrest.” - Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Friday, November 16, 2018
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month including asbestos education, so this is a good time to raise awareness about preventing unnecessary exposure to asbestos that can cause lung cancer as well as contribute to other possible health concerns.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Short of moving your building or raising it up above flooding, the best approach to take to reduce storm, flooding and natural disaster losses is to simply use a proven coating to wind and waterproofthe surfaces in the path of destruction.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
We recently passed the anniversary of 9-11-2001 tragedy of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York. I wanted to remind everyone that the effects of that fateful day are still being felt and especially by some of the heroes that were affected by the initial exposure and then the secondary exposure that took place during the cleanup. Some of those exposed were firefighters, police officers, EMTs (Emergency Medical Technician), construction workers, transit workers, cleanup workers, debris removal crews, truck drivers, nearby office workers, and Lower Manhattan residents.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018
I discussed in a recent blog the importance of keeping the aesthetics of a historic building intact. Making sure that the look and overall presentation on a structure is preserved is very significant. This is especially true with landmark properties that have prominent and distinct features. Preservation can become very difficult when it entails obsolete building materials that contain hazardous materials that are typically removed and replaced. Three of the most common of hazardous materials is lead-based paint, asbestos and PCBs. In the USA, lead was used in paints up until 1978. It then was banned for its negative health effects, especially with children in their developing stages. PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, were banned from paints, caulking and surface coatings in 1979 and asbestos was banned in 1974. All these bans were due to the negative health and environmental effects of these products.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Lead Paint Poisoning is Preventable Through Education and Action
