Monday, March 14, 2011

Earth Hour 2011, March 26th at 8.30pm

Last year, billions of people turned off their lights for Earth Hour. On Saturday 26th of March 2011 at 8.30pm, make a statement by switching off your lights and supporting the preservation of our planet.

Learn more about Earth Hour by watching the video below.

 

Of course, some may ask what can 1 day and 1 hour change? The aim of Earth Hour is not so much to reduce our impact on the environment for an hour. It is asking for a long term commitment from people living all over the globe.

So how can you help protect the environment on a daily basis?
  • Recycle your rubbish – visit PlanetArk for some useful tips
  • Use less power at home or in the office
  • Save water when you can by fixing leaks or taking shorter showers
Need more tips? 
The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has developed a list of things you can do to help ease the pressure off our planet. Take action by downloading your list from here now.

Or visit the official Earth Hour website and download your free How To guides!

4 comments:

solar toys said...

Very good post! We also think that just switching the lights off on March 26, 2011 is not enough. In fact, it could be considered as a symbolic act, rather than real action...

Let's surpass ourselves. Let's try to save energy on a daily basis for an entire year, that is until the Earth Hour 2012.Let's spread the word around using the social media.

Let us take action

Apartment 509 said...

I totally agree solar toys! People should think about long term action rather than just swithcing off their lights for one day.

The guides provided on the Earth Hour websites give interesting tips on how to do your part. You should have a look :)

Green Neighbours said...

I will be joining neighbours outside for a drinl and nibbles under candlelight - get to know your neighbours and show your support of our wonderful planet

LooknBook said...

Wonderful initiative Green Neighbours!