MC Law Office will be “greening” its office in many ways.  As you may or may not know, legal cases, particularly real estate closing transactions, could involve up to hundreds of sheets of paper per closing. Therefore, our first goal is to use as little paper as possible by using a scanner and e-fax as often as possible.  If use of paper is necessary, we will be using chlorine-free paper with a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content.  MC Law Office always recycles paper and is a proud user of CleanScape, a local recycling company. Also, we are purchasing recycled, environmentally-friendly, and sustainable business products, including printer and fax toners and other office supplies.  Third, we are also using nontoxic cleaning products, as well as brightening up our office with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.  This is just the start of the MC Law Office “greening” process.

At the closing table during a real estate transaction, MC Law Office will highlight simple ways to going green at home. For example, a homeowner can request a free home energy audit to determine a home's energy rating. At which point, if need be, proper steps can be taken to make one's home more energy efficient. MC Law Office is going paperless by putting all closing packages on CD's, instead of handing out actual paper copies of closing packages to clients. This green change alone saves countless sheets of paper, thereby conserving tons of trees!

MC Law Office encourages potential homeowners and builders, contractors, and developers to start remodeling and building more eco-friendly homes and properties. At the start of construction, it is ideal to utilize eco-friendly options that might not necessarily exist after a home has already been constructed. The best place to start when looking to build a home is The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.  The USGBC’s website provides standards for environmentally sustainable construction. MC Law Office is proud to be the first Rhode Island Law Office to become a member of the USGBC.

Even if homeowners, builders, contractors, and developers purchase existing properties, a Green Home Remodel is a suitable alternative to new construction. Existing homes and properties can be turned eco-friendly by taking steps to use less energy or water; improve indoor air quality; use sustainable, recycled or used materials; and produce less waste. For example, replacing standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, installation of high-efficiency air conditioning units; using environmentally friendly paint No V.O.C/ low odor/ non toxic; energy-efficient refrigerators and dishwashers; use of fluorescent compact lighting; and installation of high efficiency shower heads and toilets can all help “green” a home.

On the exterior of the home, bricks or metal roofs promote home cooling and offer cleaner rainwater runoff. Also, landscaping can be done in a manner that relies on low-water planting techniques or set-ups that take advantage of rainwater barrels that capture water from the roof for irrigation. For more information of how to go green, visit http://www.greenhomeguide.com.

Going Green Starts At Home and MC Law Office wants to help a homeowner, builder, contractor, and/or developer by offering a SAVE YOUR GR$$N promotion. 

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