by Peter Grose 
Having gone around looking everywhere for information on how to go green, you have finally reached the place that will provide you with all the factors you require. Here are some instructions that will set you on a successful path to going green in 5 easy steps. 

 1. Determine your level of going green - With proper planning you will be able to change your lifestyle to get the satisfaction of having gone green. So decide in advance how much of eco‐friendly lifestyle you want to achieve. Some people start this as a hobby so they change a few light bulbs or use caulking to reduce the wind draft in order to reduce their power bills. Others want something deeper in changing their lifestyle totally to become green in order to generate new energy. 

 2. Draw out a budget. The eco‐friendly alternatives might prove a little more pricey but you will just have to do it for there is no way around this. That is why setting up a monthly or annual budget and sticking to it is very important. It will help you to save money and not to overspend. 

 3. Open a savings account - Going green will mean you become energy efficient and this will directly benefit your savings. Put this aside for a rainy day, a planned purchase or for plough back into your green project. 

4. Involve the family - Such projects cannot be done in secret, because it will consume time, energy and resources. You ought to involve the whole family so that they can understand what you are doing and how it will be beneficial in the long run. If the whole family is ready to come on board, it will be beneficial to the whole family and they will be ready to support you through it all. 

5. Go Green! If it is solar energy panels or even trading in your big tank car for a green one, you only need to make up your mind and go ahead with it without allowing doubt to set in. 

In addition to going green, the author also frequently blogs on asphalt sealers and cycle trainer.