Circularity

Knocking on Sustainability’s Door: Merchant Q&A with Eliot Spritzer

Eliot Spritzer has been working with doors and windows for his entire career, starting in the vendor community before coming over to The Home Depot in 2019. He is now the senior merchant in charge of the Exterior Door Department. Eliot graciously agreed to sit down with us to discuss how his category has grown …
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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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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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Carbon Emissions

J.D. Irving Sawmills Make the Switch to Biomass

J.D. Irving, Limited, (JDI) is an integrated forest products company based in New Brunswick, Canada. JDI forests supply The Home Depot’s eastern stores with lumber. While JDI is a leader in ecological forest management practices, they are quickly becoming a leader in clean energy. The company has begun investing in biomass boilers to aid in …
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5 Great Reasons to Bring Home ENERGY STAR-Certified Products

If you've been looking for ways to make your home greener, more energy efficient and cut utility costs, it doesn’t seem like an easy task, especially if you have an older home. Why not simplify the process and buy ENERGY STAR®-rated products whenever you can.
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