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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Creating Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions: A Guide to An Eco-Conscious 2024

If you’re looking to make your lifestyle more sustainable, setting a resolution in this area can be a great way to challenge yourself. Here at The Home Depot, we’re excited to share some ideas for sustainable resolutions and tips to help you stay committed to them. Sticking to Resolutions: Starting Small and Staying Accountable Before …
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Circularity

From Garden Associate to Green Innovator: Q&A with Lindsey Tornello

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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Thinking Sustainably: Happy Sustainable Holidays from The Home Depot

At The Home Depot, we deeply understand the significance of sustainability and its enormous impact on every facet of our business operations. We’ve always aimed high in our sustainability journey because we know it’s important to dream big and stay motivated. Much like our customers, we set big goals for ourselves and worked hard to …
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