Carbon Emissions

Double Victory: The EPA Honors The Home Depot for Sustainability Efforts

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded The Home Depot two prestigious Partner of the Year Awards from their Safer Choice and WaterSense programs. These recognitions not only fortify The Home Depot’s position as an industry leader, but also reiterate our dedication to offering products that are both sustainable and safer for consumers. Understanding Safer …
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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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Carbon Emissions

The Home Depot Celebrates ENERGY STAR Day, October 11th

The Home Depot has a long history of partnering with U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR program to help our customers save energy, save money, and protect the planet/climate. Our customers play an important role in that effort! So, as we prepare to celebrate ENERGY STAR Day on October 11, we wanted to take a moment to …
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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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Project

How to Build a Box Fan Air Purifier

Concerned about your air quality? We’ll show you how to make a diy air purifier with a box fan in 3 easy steps.

Carbon Emissions

Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment Is the Future

When you think of sunny mornings, what sounds come to mind? Maybe you’re thinking of alarm clocks or birdsong. You might remember honking from morning traffic or the roar of the school bus. But sometimes, there’s another sound that punctuates many early mornings: the splutter and high-pitched whine of gas-powered lawn equipment. For years, gas-powered …
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Carbon Emissions

The Home Depot Recognized by ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

The Home Depot has been recognized for the 14th time as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its contributions to energy conservation through customer education and promoting ENERGY STAR products. Because this is the third time in a row that The Home Depot has been recognized as such, ENERGY STAR has recognized us …
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Learn how to choose a room air cleaner or purifier

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How to Choose a Room Air Cleaner

If you’re concerned about indoor air quality, or want to improve the indoor air quality in your home, this guide is for you.