Home remodeling is a $400 billion industry, with about 1.123 million new single-family homes built in the United States last year, and experts say that both figures are on the rise. This growth requires billions of tons of concrete, steel, drywall, and other building materials, all of which require a tremendous amount of energy to extract, transport, and dispose of in landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, construction has a major impact on the environment: It causes greenhouse gas emissions; air, water, and land pollution; energy and water consumption; and land and habitat loss. When you’re updating your space, choosing sustainable home décor brands and recycled materials for renovation…