Carbon Emissions

Q&A with Amanda Jones, Featured Associate for The Home Depot #SustainabilitySquad

Within The Home Depot, there is a large contingency of eco-conscious associates. They call themselves the Sustainability Squad, and they are living proof that Eco Actions make a difference. They are living a DIY sustainability lifestyle. Each month, we sit down with members of the Sustainability Squad to learn more about their inspiration, motivation and …
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Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment Is the Future

When you think of sunny mornings, what sounds come to mind? Maybe you’re thinking of alarm clocks or birdsong. You might remember honking from morning traffic or the roar of the school bus. But sometimes, there’s another sound that punctuates many early mornings: the splutter and high-pitched whine of gas-powered lawn equipment. For years, gas-powered …
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The Home Depot Recognized by ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

The Home Depot has been recognized for the 14th time as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its contributions to energy conservation through customer education and promoting ENERGY STAR products. Because this is the third time in a row that The Home Depot has been recognized as such, ENERGY STAR has recognized us …
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This Weatherproofing Campaign Has Our Seal of Approval

­­Winter is officially here, and with winter comes low temperatures and high energy bills. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and with the help of the See, Feel, Seal campaign – and a talking seal – you’ll be on your way to saving money, the electrical grid and the planet. How? Through air-sealing. …
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Top Five Tips for Holiday Energy Conservation

The holidays can be a time of great joy and celebration. From the lights to the tree, from the travel to the frosty temperatures, the holidays can also lead to spikes in utility costs and energy consumption. The Home Depot and Eco Actions want you to enjoy the holidays without worrying about your carbon footprint …
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Go LED this Holiday Season to Save Energy and Cut Utility Costs

If you’re looking for a way to make your holidays more sustainable and more affordable, then consider making the switch from incandescent to LED holiday lights this year. Whether you have modest holiday visions, or you like to light up the neighborhood, the lights you use can make a real difference in your carbon footprint …
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Eco Actions Guide to Ecofriendly Holiday Gifts

The holidays are a perfect time to give the gift of green and with a year full of product innovations, there is no shortage of new products to help. With Eco Actions on your side, giving greener is even easier. Whether you’re shopping for the gardener, techie, energy-efficiency expert or do-it-yourselfer, this Ecofriendly Holiday Gift …
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Carbon Emissions

Green Guide: Choosing a Holiday Tree

The Home Depot sells both fresh-cut and artificial trees, and each type of tree has its advantages. Likewise, no matter which you prefer, there are choices you can make that reduce the carbon footprint associated with your holiday tree. In fact, one of the most critical decisions you can make is not which tree you …
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