If you know me at all, you probably know that I'm a tree-hugger at heart. So, I was surprised that I hadn't heard of Earth Hour and am so happy I happened to open a link on yahoo!
Shut everything off from 8:30-9:30p local time and celebrate Earth hour and a little time in the dark! Here is the article along with some tips and ideas for things to do in the dark!
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/greenpicks/236/flick-your-switch-off-for-earth-hour.html
Someone posted the following as some good Earth Hour ideas (some for adults!)
for people who like eery views: be in a grotto that sports lovely quartzes and stalactites and the like by that time (if you do not even want to use batteries, experience what it is like to be in a strange environment without light, only sound and smell for one hour) - play hide and seek (with, possibly, sexual repercussions) - meditate. Open your window a crack, close your eyes, and listen to the sounds in your body. Then listen to the sounds near you. Then expand what you listen to until you hear the highway ten miles away etc. It is a great way to feel part of the world/your neighborhood vs. lonely
Where to start:
- Steps to take that cost nothing, listed in order of energy (and money) saved, are: Lower your water heater temperature to 120°F, lower your thermostat in winter, wash your clothes in cold water, turn off unneeded lights and electronics, and air dry your clothes in summer.
- Low-cost steps, also listed in order of savings: Install aprogrammable thermostat, seal large air leaks in your home, insulate your water heater, add insulation in your attic, seal and insulate your HVAC ducts, and install efficient showerheads.
- Additional steps: Conduct a home-energy audit, have your heating system serviced, and open curtains on south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home and close them at night to reduce chill.
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