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Water Conservation

Water is a vital resource to all life on Earth.

We are helping consumers conserve it – for their own utility bills and for the planet.

Water Conservation

Lower Your Water Bill

Your comprehensive resource for reducing water use indoors and outdoors, with practical guidance on fixtures, irrigation and everyday habits that can help cut waste at home.

Water Conservation in Action

What are Manufacturers Doing to Help?

From using less water in manufacturing or making products that save water, to restoring waterways for wildlife, The Home Depot’s partners are proving that industry leaders can contribute to water conservation in big ways.

Water Conservation At Home

How Can You Save Water at Home?

From fixing leaks to keeping household chemicals out of waterways, Eco Actions can help you live more sustainably at home.

Responsible Chemistry At Home

How Can You Practice Responsible Chemistry at Home?

Start by growing organic! Growing organic produce means having your own crop of healthy, nutritious vegetables and fruits. Growing organic has never been easier.

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Smart Irrigation Controllers: Q&A with The Home Depot’s Irrigation Merchant

When it comes to conserving water at home, most people think about shorter showers or turning off the water while brushing their teeth. But one of the biggest opportunities for water savings…

Guide to Prepping Your Home for Vacation

Heading out for vacation is exciting, but an unprepared home can quietly rack up energy and water costs while you’re away. It can run the HVAC harder than necessary, keep lights on…

How to Celebrate Earth Month at Home

Earth Month is the perfect time to take simple action right where you live. You do not need a full renovation to make a difference. A few small projects can help support…

Refresh by Room: Upgrade Your Bathroom with Purpose

The bathroom is one of the hardest-working rooms in the home. It’s also one of the biggest sources of indoor water use. From showers and toilets to daily sink use, small upgrades…

How to Detect and Fix Water Leaks

Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water each year nationwide according to EPA WaterSense®. The average household can waste more than 10,000 gallons per year from leaks alone. That is…

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…

At-Home Habits for Better Water Quality

From fixing leaks to choosing the right detergent, simple actions add up to a healthier water future. August is National Water Quality Month, a time to acknowledge the significance of clean, safe…

Smarter Watering: How Rain Bird Is Helping Conserve Water with Smart Irrigation

As temperatures rise, and lawns green up across the country, outdoor water use surges, especially in spring and summer when irrigation systems kick into gear. For many homeowners, watering the yard is…

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…

Growing Plants in Your Home Sustainably

If you’ve ever grown a ficus, a peace lily or even a lucky bamboo, you know the breath of fresh air a living plant invites to your home. It isn’t only about…

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): These awards recognize The Home Depot for its progress and commitment to choosing products with ingredients…

Kohler and The Home Depot: 150 Years of Innovation, a Shared Future in Sustainability

At Kohler, sustainability is not something the company works toward occasionally.

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