Carbon Emissions

Refresh by Room: Preparing Your Yard for Spring

Adding clover seed to your lawn is a simple way to create a more drought-tolerant, lower-maintenance landscape that stays greener during dry conditions and supports healthier soil. Your yard sets the tone for spring. As temperatures rise, it’s the perfect time to refresh outdoor spaces with projects that improve durability, reduce maintenance and support smarter …
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Sustainable Forestry

Planting for the Future: Celebrate Arbor Day

Arbor Day serves as a reminder that planting even one tree can create environmental benefits that can last for generations. Each year, Arbor Day celebrates the simple but powerful act of planting trees. Observed nationally on the last Friday of April, the day highlights the important role trees play in supporting ecosystems, improving air quality …
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Circularity

How to Celebrate Earth Month at Home

Earth Month is the perfect time to take simple action right where you live. You do not need a full renovation to make a difference. A few small projects can help support wildlife, reduce waste and conserve water while creating lasting habits at home. These easy, family-friendly activities can be completed in a day or …
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Carbon Emissions

Refresh by Room: Upgrade Your Bathroom with Purpose

The bathroom is one of the hardest-working rooms in the home. It’s also one of the biggest sources of indoor water use. From showers and toilets to daily sink use, small upgrades in this space can have a measurable impact on water consumption, durability and indoor comfort. A bathroom refresh does not require a full …
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Water Conservation

How to Detect and Fix Water Leaks

Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water each year nationwide according to EPA WaterSense® . The average household can waste more than 10,000 gallons per year from leaks alone. That is enough water to wash hundreds of loads of laundry. Beyond higher utility bills, leaks can also lead to structural damage, mold growth …
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Water Conservation

Understanding Water Use at Home

Understanding how water is used throughout your home is the first step toward meaningful savings. The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home, and roughly 70% of that use occurs indoors, according to EPA WaterSense® . Here are some key ways to reduce water usage in and outside …
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Carbon Emissions

Refresh By Room: A More Sustainable Bedroom

The bedroom is one of the most personal spaces in the home. It is where rest, comfort, and daily routines begin and end. A thoughtful refresh can improve how the room looks and feels while supporting more responsible choices around materials, energy use and indoor air quality. An Eco Actions bedroom refresh focuses on products …
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Getting Started with Seedlings at Home

Growing from seedlings supports thoughtful gardening practices. Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for spring gardening. February marks the beginning of seed-starting season for many regions, giving gardeners a head start on healthier plants and stronger harvests. Growing from seedlings allows more control over plant selection, timing and care while helping reduce …
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