Carbon Emissions

Welcoming a Sustainable Tomorrow with Heat Pump Water Heaters

Most of us don’t think about water heaters until we have one fail and are left scrambling for a quick replacement. And even though this behind-the-scenes appliance is easily forgotten, it still typically accounts for 18% of the average home’s energy use. But that’s changing with the growing popularity of heat pump water heaters, which …
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Circularity

The Home Depot’s Gains in Reducing Plastic

Plastic has found its way into many aspects of our lives in both products and packaging. And it doesn’t always end with recycling or proper disposal; instead, it often finds its way into places like our parks, waterways and the ocean. That’s why Earth Day 2024’s theme is Plastic Reduction. The Home Depot and our …
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Carbon Emissions

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Starts at Home

The topic of climate change is getting more and more attention, and it is not always clear how relevant climate change is to an individual. We want to help customers understand how much or how little they are contributing to the problem and arm them with actions they can take to reduce their own climate …
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Carbon Emissions

Shedding Light on Darkness: DarkSky International and Light Pollution

Light pollution – a term that refers to the excessive artificial light that permeates the night sky – can significantly impact environmental and human health. Statistics paint a stark picture: Light pollution affects about 80% of the global population, with 99% of people in the United States and Europe living under light-polluted skies according to …
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Responsible Chemistry

Benefits of Organic Gardening

In the last four years, home gardening has grown so much in popularity that more than half of American households now garden. This hobby has become a whole new industry of people not only growing better-looking landscaping, but also growing their own food – specifically, organic food. Organic food sales in the U.S. almost doubled …
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Water Conservation

EPA’s WaterSense® Fix-a-Leak Week

Household water leaks in the U.S. can waste nearly one trillion gallons of water each year. That’s equal to the amount of water needed for 11 million homes for a year according to the EPA’s WaterSense program. In fact, the average home may lose almost 10,000 gallons of water every year, and 10% of homes have …
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Carbon Emissions

Spotlight on Solar Lights

Spotlight on Solar Lights Looking for ways to enjoy your outdoor living after the sun goes down but don’t want to deal with wiring outdoor lights? You might want to consider outdoor solar lamps. According to Jessica Robinson, Associate Product Development Merchant, “Solar lights are a clean, renewable energy source.” Rather than depending on electricity …
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Responsible Chemistry

Spotlight on Organic Plant Food

Spotlight on Organic Plant Food Organic plant food – also called “organic fertilizer” – is a vital aspect of growing healthy and hearty organic plants. Often, consumers want to switch to organic gardening, but the price point can intimidate them. So, as organic gardening continues to grow in popularity, the need for more affordable, high-quality …
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