Our Customers Are Growing More and More of Their Own Food
Our customers are growing more and more of their own fruits and vegetables. That’s why we edit and evolve our gardening product assortment throughout the year to ensure we are offering those brands of fertilizers, controls and soils that customers trust most for their organic garden, including Espoma, Kellogg, Dr. Earth, Nature’s Care and more. We have over 300+ products …
We’re Proud to Partner with Native Plant Programs to Protect and Preserve Clean Water
Native plants require an amount of water that is natural and subsequently sustainable in their geographic and climate region. We are proud to be the first big-box retailer that has partnered with PlantRight in California, a program that raises awareness about ways to keep invasive plant species from entering local ecosystems and collaborates with the …
We’re Helping Put Water Where it’s Needed, and Not Waste it Where it’s Not
We believe that being outside makes for healthier people. Our outdoor spaces in our own yards are nothing short of sanctuaries – where we play, rest, replenish vitamin D and even grow our own food. And an essential part of this connection with the outdoors is being able to water our lawns and gardens. We …
What if 80% of Your Home’s Energy Needs Were Renewable?
Finding a renewable source of energy for all the life that happens in the home is more attainable than ever. Typical solar panel systems produce nearly 80% of an average U.S. home’s annual energy needs, enabling energy independence while helping reduce utility bills. Backup home battery systems ensure energy is available when you need it …
We’re Working with the EPA to Ensure that Old Appliances Are Disposed of or Recycled Responsibly
Appliances play a big part in our daily lives, from the kitchen to the laundry room. We are proud to partner with the EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal program, which ensures the safe recovery of refrigerants and insulative foam, the recycling of metals and the permanent retirement of old energy-inefficient appliances. RAD is a voluntary partnership …
Smart Technology Can Make Homes More Efficient, Economical and Environmentally Friendly
Technology has become essential to our day-to-day lives, and our homes are no exception. From smart thermostats that help reduce spikes in heating and cooling, to occupancy sensors that turn off lights on their own, smart technology can simplify home energy efficiency and help customers save money while reducing their impact on the environment.
Heating and Cooling Accounts for Nearly Half the Energy Costs of the Typical Home
Your home is your retreat and the biggest investment most of us will make in our lifetimes. Over time, the envelope of the home can wear out from weather and develop gaps and cracks that can begin to cause drafts and air leaks. And even without leaks, heating and cooling accounts for nearly half the …
Everyone Should Be Able to Clean Their Homes Without Chemical Concerns
Everyone should be able to clean without having to worry about the products they use. That’s why we recognize EPA’s SaferChoice® program for household cleaning products that avoid chemicals of concern without sacrificing efficacy. We are also proud to recognize products certified by Cradle to Cradle and USDA Bio-Based. In 2018, we published a cleaning …
