When you think of home security, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Probably not, “eco-friendly” or “green” right? Only because it doesn’t seem that the two would necessarily go hand in hand. Well, it’s time to think again, seeing as one of the leaders in home security system technologies has taken major steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Not only has ADT as a company, instilled eco-friendly initiatives within its operations management that spreads throughout the company as part of its ‘Vital World Initiative’ launched in 2010, but it also does so when creating new home security products for the consumer. According to the ADT website, whenever there is an upgrade with an ADT monitored security systems, the company will do its best to use recycled parts of the outdated units, including: precious metals, repairable parts, electronic components and minerals when producing ‘new’ products. In 2009 alone, ADT was able to recover “51 tons of material from a landfill” which was recycled and made into new products.

Just as ADT has made its own industrial efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, it has also orchestrated smart home technology so consumers can be more environmentally conscious by monitoring and managing their smart home features more efficiently. With the mobile convenience of the ADT Pulse™, homeowners can adjust thermostat settings and turn lights at home off as well as electronics to help reduce energy consumption and their electricity bill at the end of the month. You can learn more about the features on ADT Pulse™ as well as compatible devices on our “Top Ten Uses for the ADT Pulse™ App – Life Made Easier” blog post.

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