You have been thinking of going green but are overwhelmed by all the information out there today. You realize there is a real need to make changes in order to protect our environment. Yet you have a busy schedule with little free time and so hesitate to make significant changes in your way of life.

We are here to help you "greenover" your lifestyle and improve it in ways that will impact your home as well as your business. Our philosophy is that you can become green using simple and creative strategies. Our goal is to help you change your life one step at a time.

greenover can help you "greenover" your life according to your needs by providing:

• One-on-one consultation in order to:
1. Assess current environmental impact
2. Prepare a proposal for possible modifications
3. Create a plan to implement these modifications
• Research on green topics and products
• Access to local green businesses and specialists
• Continuous support and information

• Step 1:  Think
Before you buy, consume, eat out, throw out, drive or flick a switch, be conscious of your decisions and actions and the effect they can and will have on the natural environment. Then make the smartest choice for you and the environment. If you get overwhelmed or confused, contact us. It's what we're here for!
• Step 2:  Change a lightbulb (or 10)
Replace your conventional incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). CFLs use about 1/3 the amount of electricity than conventional bulbs thereby significantly reducing your carbon emissions.
• You can purchase these light bulbs at your friendly local hardware store.
• They do cost more than a traditional light bulb; however, they last much longer and save you money on your energy bill.
• Be aware that CFLs cannot simply be thrown away or placed in a recycle bin because they contain a small amount of mercury (much like a thermometer). Most local solid waste management facilities will accept them separately.
• Step 3:  Unplug
10% of energy used in your home or office is when things are simply plugged in, not necessarily turned on. That means that 10% of your energy costs are generated when you are not even making use of it. So, unplug appliances such as a coffee maker, a TV, a microwave, if you are not using them. Or, get a power strip, plug them all into it, and switch it off when they are not being used.
• Step 4:  Use less gas
With gas prices so high, this probably sounds like the best first step. And not only is this a positive step for you, but the environment will love you for it! Cars and driving are responsible for 20-25% of all carbon emissions in the U.S. How can you use less gas, cut emissions AND save money? By employing these tried and true methods:
• Obviously, if you drive less, you will use less gas. This is not realistic for some people, but if you can combine errands, use public transportation, walk, park a mile from work and walk the rest of the way, carpool, bike... You get the picture.
• Don't idle. This means no drive-through at the bank, at the pharmacy, at fast food restaurants. It also means not leaving your car running "just for a minute".
• Don't drive over 60 mph (well, as much as you possibly can). Fuel efficiency decreases every mile an hour you drive over 60.
• Keep your tires inflated properly. If you do, your car won't have to work as hard, and it will use less gas.
• Use cruise control on the highway. A steady speed uses less gas than accelerating and decelerating quickly.
• Try to keep your car as light as possible. Empty your trunk, clear out the front and back seat, and take stuff off the roof.
• Step 5:  Offset your emissions
The average American emits between 22 and 23 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. Even after changing a light bulb, unplugging and using less gas, you are still going to emit some greenhouse gases. Emissions are created when you turn on a hair dryer, your computer or the microwave. They are also generated when the products we purchase and use are manufactured. A nice gesture toward the environment would be to plant a tree to offset your emissions.