Carbon Emissions

How Hubspace Is Transforming Lives at Home

The day’s done, and it’s time to get ready for bed. You’re winding down and settling in. But then it occurs to you, just as you’re starting to relax: Did I turn off all the lights? Did I lock the door? Did I unplug everything that draws extra power?  Oops! Now you’re up, walking around, …
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Circularity

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: When to Replace and Recycle

If you’re a homeowner, you know just how essential smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are. They’re like silent sentinels, standing guard and ready to alert you to any lurking dangers. But just like all electronic devices, they don’t last forever. It’s common for homeowners to set up their detectors and then forget about them. …
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Circularity

Reducing Plastics, Packaging and PFAS: New Goals from The Home Depot

At The Home Depot, we’re always trying to improve by making better products and reducing our environmental footprint. That’s why we’re excited about our latest ambitious goals outlined in this year’s ESG report. In line with these commitments, we’re taking decisive steps to address the concerns associated with plastics, packaging and PFAS. Plastics and Packaging …
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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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Circularity

The Home Depot Wins Green Power Award

The Home Depot’s dedication to offering ecofriendly products to consumers has earned prestigious recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a trailblazer in sustainable stewardship. The Green Power Leadership Award rewards companies that demonstrate a commitment to leadership within the green power marketplace. The Home Depot accepted this award on September 19th in a …
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Water Conservation

Q&A with Lena Medina, 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 and motivation …
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Sustainable Forestry

Merchant Spotlight: Geoff Case

Meet Geoff Case, a seasoned lumber and decking merchant who kick-started his retail journey at Grossman’s…if you don’t count his summers picking peaches in Northern California during college. After a fruitful six-year stint with Georgia-Pacific, he eventually found his way to Home Depot’s lumber department, where he has dedicated the last 25 years of his …
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Water Conservation

Q&A with Suzanne Bontempo, Our Water Our World Program Coordinator

Everything we put into the earth affects our ecosystem, and that’s especially true when it comes to gardening and managing any pests that might be in the mix. This month, we talked to Suzanne Bontempo. Suzanne is the program coordinator for Our Water Our World (OWOW), an award-winning partnership between city- and county-based water pollution …
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