Water Conservation

Understanding Water Use at Home

Understanding how water is used throughout your home is the first step toward meaningful savings. The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home, and roughly 70% of that use occurs indoors, according to EPA WaterSense® . Here are some key ways to reduce water usage in and outside …
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Circularity

Small Adjustments, Big Differences: Easy Ways to Live More Sustainably

Living sustainably doesn’t have to mean major changes overnight. In fact, it’s often the small daily habits when done consistently that can lead to the most significant long-term impact. Whether you’re just starting your environmentally friendly journey or looking for new ways to cut down your footprint, here are five simple and effective ways to …
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Water Conservation

Stop Leaks, Save Water and Lower Your Bills

A small leak may not seem like a big deal, but those drips add up, wasting nearly one trillion gallons of water across the U.S. each year according to the EPA. That’s water and money going down the drain, increasing your utility bills while depleting a precious, natural resource. Leaks can also lead to water …
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Carbon Emissions

The Home Depot Earns 2024 Partner of the Year Awards from the EPA

The Home Depot was recently honored with three awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award 2024 WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award These awards recognize The Home Depot for its progress and commitment to choosing products with ingredients that are safer for families, communities and …
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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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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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The Home Depot

Home Depot Wins Three EPA Program Awards

The Home Depot has been honored with three United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program awards. The EPA is an agency of the U.S. federal government created to protect human health and the environment. As a result of our stores’ commitment to selling and educating our customers on the energy- and water-conserving products available in …
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Water Conservation in the shower

WaterSense Label Leads to Water, Energy and Cost Savings

The average American uses 100 gallons of water a day at home, and while those gallons add up, so do the dollars. A typical U.S. household spends $1,100 per year on water, but it can save $350 annually simply by installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances. What’s more, reducing water use doesn’t just pad your wallet …
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