First conceived in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund and the Sydney Morning Herald, as a way to highlight the need for action on climate change, Earth Hour saw 2.2 million residence of Sydney Australia turn off non-essential lights for one hour. Other cities and countries adopted Earth Hour in 2008 and now in it’s 5th Year, the goal is for more than one billion people to participate by simply flicking a switch.
Earth Hour 2011 takes place March 26th from 8:30pm to 9:30pm local time. It’s easy to take part, save energy and maybe be a bit romantic at the same time. Flick off your non-essential lights and electronics, light a candle and enjoy the company of the ones you’re with playing a board game, telling ghost stories or it’s the perfect opportunity for an intimate candlelit supper.
If you don’t feel like staying home, many local restaurants and hotels are taking part and offering Earth Hour specials. Check out Pan Pacific Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or Yew Restaurant at Four Seasons Vancouver for just a few of the special promotions happening this year.
Not only is GREEN my favourite colour, the colour of my eyes, in my work place name, it’s something I strive for daily!!
Forgot this was coming up, thanks for the reminder!!
Thanks for this post Jay!!