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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Responsible Chemistry

Fight Mosquitoes with Nature’s Defenses

When the weather warms up, we want to enjoy the outdoors – and mosquitoes want to enjoy us. Some simple efforts can help minimize these pests.  Mosquitoes are not only pesky irritants that deter our enjoyment of the outdoors with bothersome itchy bites, but they’re also bloodsuckers that can be dangerous and spread serious illnesses …
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Sustainable Forestry

From Root to Canopy: CMPC and Sustainable Forestry

If you have been fortunate enough to walk through a forest and smell the damp earth beneath the tree canopy, watch the sunlight dance through leaves, and hear bird calls and the scurry of unseen woodland creatures, you know that a forest is an entire ecosystem. Sustainable management of these ecosystems is essential because they …
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Carbon Emissions

Sow, Paint, Grow: Inspiring Sustainability Projects for Kids

Teaching children about sustainable practices is about more than protecting the planet; it also fosters responsibility and cultivates awareness of the world around them. Here, we explore engaging projects that yield tangible results, allowing kids to experience the actual impact of their environmental efforts. Paint a Rain Barrel Rain barrels collect water from roof runoff …
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Circularity

Moving Mountains of Cardboard: The Home Depot’s Partnership with Pratt Industries

Pratt Industries is changing the way America moves. With 100% recycled – and recyclable – boxes, as well as new innovations that avoid or reduce plastic, they are diverting millions of pounds of material from landfills every year. The circular economy is a significant focus for The Home Depot, and our moving boxes are an …
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Carbon Emissions

Cool Solutions to Help Your Home Beat the Summer Sizzle

Summer heat is so welcome after the chill of winter and spring. And with it comes an opportunity to choose practical solutions and projects to keep your home cool while easing the strain on your power bill. According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricity costs are up 29% from 2020, so …
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Circularity

Recycling to Reduce Our Environmental Impact

Recycling rates across the U.S. are increasing along with a growing sense of personal responsibility for our environment. According to the EPA, the municipal waste recycling rate is now 32%, and while there is always room for improvement, it is trending in the right direction. In the last three years alone, we have diverted almost …
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Water Conservation

Smart Irrigation with WaterSense®

It’s spring, and many lawns are already greening and growing. The EPA’s WaterSense program recommends a Sprinkler Spruce-Up this time of year to check your irrigation system for broken or leaking sprinkler heads. Maintenance is key to avoiding spikes in your water bill and potential flooding of landscaping. Since most homeowners run their irrigation systems …
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