How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Creating raised garden beds is an excellent way to cultivate a thriving garden, especially when you have limited space or poor soil conditions. Elevating the soil improves drainage, reduces weed growth and provides a controlled environment for your plants. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of building your own raised garden bed …
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Water Conservation

Growing Plants in Your Home, Sustainably

If you’ve ever raised a fern, a peace lily or even a lucky bamboo, you know the breath of fresh air a living plant invites to your home. It isn’t only about adding green to our living spaces – it’s about creating a beautiful, healthier and more sustainable place. “I think we’re lucky that we …
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The Home Depot at Greenbuild: Driving Sustainable Innovation Forward

Click an icon below for more info on each pillar. The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is more than an event; it’s a vital hub for sustainable progress. By participating, The Home Depot continues to affirm its commitment to sustainable products and practices, positioning itself as a leader in the green building industry. Greenbuild offers …
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2024: A Year of Sustainability at The Home Depot

At The Home Depot, sustainability is more than a goal – it’s a commitment to helping customers lead more sustainable lives while reducing the Company’s environmental impact. This year, The Home Depot achieved milestones in its energy efficiency, water conservation, packaging innovations and renewable energy initiatives. Dedicated to making sustainability accessible, The Home Depot continues …
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Carbon Emissions

The Home Depot Earns 2024 Partner of the Year Awards from the EPA

The Home Depot was recently honored with three awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award 2024 WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award These awards recognize The Home Depot for its progress and commitment to choosing products with ingredients that are safer for families, communities and …
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Carbon Emissions

Upgrading to Energy-Efficient Windows

When was the last time you thought about your windows? Let’s be honest, it’s probably been a while. You may not pay attention to the windows in your home until energy bills spike or you feel a draft. But as part of what the industry calls your “home envelope,” your windows play a big role …
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National Fire Safety Month: Protecting Your Home and Family

October is National Fire Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about fire prevention and safety in homes and businesses. Every year, thousands of residential fires cause devastating damage, injuries and loss of life. National Fire Safety Month serves as a reminder to take preventive measures, educate families on fire hazards and ensure homes …
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Tread Lightly: Protecting Biodiversity in Summer Fun

In the summer, millions of people are drawn to the great outdoors by nature’s pull to interact with fresh air and wildlife. Natural variety is indicative of the biodiversity of small and large ecosystems. Every field, forest and stream is an ecosystem teeming with bacteria, insects, animals, plants and more. When we enjoy these ecosystems …
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