Many Americans attempt to recycle items that aren’t recyclable, causing the process to be lengthy and costly. Improper recycling creates more waste, exposes the earth to harmful chemicals, and damages recycling machines.  From cardboard to plastic, The Home Depot has discovered inventive ways to extend the usefulness of a variety of materials and products.

Since 1970, April 22 has marked Earth Day, the official day we celebrate our environment. Here’s a look at how The Home Depot celebrates Earth Day every day.  

Take a boat out on the Mississippi River during catfish season and you’ll likely find Garden Department Supervisor Jasper Sones and his 89-year-old father, John. Everything Jasper learned from his dad about fishing shaped his life as a son, neighbor and Home Depot associate.

The month of May is Movers Month. In celebration of it, we surveyed 1,000 US adults who have moved within the last year. Here are the top four tips from their wisdom:

ATLANTA, April 30, 2019 – The Home Depot announced today that Carol Tomé, Chief Financial Officer and executive vice president of Corporate Services, has decided to retire on August 31, 2019, after 24 years of service to the company. 

“I was speechless. Nothing could’ve prepared me for what was about to take place,” says Divya McArthur.Divya McArthur, her husband Terry and son Lucas had a homecoming to remember when The Home Depot Foundation and Operation Blessing recently presented them with a new home. The family’s original home suffered extensive damage from Hurricanes Mathew and Florence –…

When the heat of the season is on the rise, there's nothing like cooling off for relief. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your cool this summer that are friendly to the environment and our wallets.

Imagine needing an electrician, plumber, carpenter, or HVAC specialist to respond when something goes wrong – and not being able to find someone to help.The demand for skilled trades workers across the U.S., currently exceeds supply. Bureau of Labor estimates show that there are approximately 300,000 (and growing rapidly) open jobs requiring trade specialists.

Summer is a time for friends, family, and…sweating? Cooling off by blasting the air conditioning might seem like a good solution. Due to increased CO2 emissions, when appliances aren’t energy efficient, cooler temperatures inside can mean hotter temperatures outside for the environment. More than 16,000 Energy Star certified products in stores and on homedepot.com make it easier…

ATLANTA, May 21, 2019 -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $26.4 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, a 5.7 percent increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 were positive 2.5 percent, and comparable sales in the U.S. were positive 3.0 percent. In the first quarter…