Home Depot Faces Continued Scrutiny Over Plant Waste Practices Amid Investor Optimism
Home Depot's stock edged higher in Friday trading despite ongoing controversy surrounding its plant waste disposal practices. The home improvement giant faces mounting criticism after images of discarded garden supplies circulated online, sparking debates about resource allocation and corporate responsibility.
Vendors reveal intense pressure to maintain pristine plant displays, with substandard inventory routinely destroyed. "We are under INTENSE pressure from the company to not have anything less than perfect," one supplier noted, highlighting the systemic nature of the issue.
Investors appear largely unfazed by the environmental concerns, focusing instead on the company's robust fundamentals. The muted market reaction suggests Wall Street views this as a reputational rather than financial risk—for now.
