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MAAR Goes Green

Green tips for members

For the first time ever, MAAR created a Green Committee in January 2012 that is focused on making the Association and our members more eco-conscious. One of the committee's goals is to educate fellow members on ways to green your own business. We'll be publishing a tip for you in each edition of The Weekly REALTOR®. All those tips will compiled and available for you to reference at any time on this page. If you have great green tips to share, please send them to us at communications@maar.org!

Tips to Lighten Your Carbon Food Print

Eating right can reduce your weight, as well as the weight of your carbon footprint.

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Certified Green Construction Market Strong in Down Economy

REALTORS will need to become increasingly educated about what it takes for a house to be green.

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Your Green Committee Has Been Busy!

The MAAR Greeen Committee has made several positive changes already.

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Earth Month Activities

In honor of Earth Day this month, here's a list of activities to keep you focused on what's green all month long.

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Celebrate Mother Earth

There are a couple of ways to celebrate your Mother Earth this month!

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Green Your Garden

Spring is here! Get your garden ready for the season.

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Second Time Around for Used Building Materials

If a client is having a home deconstructed, encourage them to sell and donate the materials.

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Tax Incentives for Green Home Improvements

Tax season is the perfect time to reconnect with past clients.

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Find Your Carbon Footprint

NAR & Eco Hatchery have developed a Carbon Calculator.

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Energy Efficient Bulbs

Need a little guidance figuring out what kind of squiggly bulb to buy?

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Redefining What Makes a Building Product Green

Updated GreenSpec criteria provides clear direction on what makes a product green.

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The CyberYard: Styrofoam Recycling

Turn your naughty styrofoam into something more pleasant... like a house!

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