At 3M, sustainability commitments and product life cycle innovation are more than phrases issued in press releases and annual reports – they are woven into the culture. That’s true for reducing plastics…
While construction projects can be resource-intense, contractors can take heart that there are suppliers who have made it their mission to lessen the environmental impact of construction. Choosing products from suppliers that…
In 2020, The Home Depot announced its commitment to eliminating expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film from private-label packages by 2023. While they are inexpensive and easy to use,…
At The Home Depot, we know that the most sustainable tool isn’t necessarily the new one on the shelf; often, it’s the one that is rented, serviced and shared. One person who…
Since 2019, The Home Depot and its suppliers have been working to reduce the use of plastics. While we encourage a variety of actions – including conversion to recycled plastic, reduction of…
When it Comes to Recycling, Materials Make the Difference Recycling paint cans just got easier thanks to the team at Behr Paint Company. Behr is transitioning products in one-gallon containers from a…
Product packaging has come under a lot of environmental scrutiny in the last decade. Packaging is in a difficult position – it’s both critical and temporary. No one knows more about this…
One of the easiest ways to make any edible plant happy is to provide a thick mulch of crumbled, weathered leaves.
Let’s talk trash. It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about living sustainably, but for most of us, it is an unavoidable part of modern…
This project will give you simple tips to ensure your compost bin is in top shape and working all winter long.
One of the best things you can do to reduce your environmental impact over the holidays is to recycle your Christmas tree.
We might be in the business of selling equipment, but sometimes the most sustainable tool isn’t the new one on the shelf. The Home Depot’s tool rental are examples of circularity in…
