Earth Hour 2011 takes place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30pm EST and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future.
Sustainable living refers to a lifestyle and set of choices that minimizes a person’s environmental impact. You can choose a sustainable lifestyle for a host of reasons. Some are inspired to protect natural resources while others are called to a sustainable lifestyle to ensure healthier living. There are those that embrace a sustainable lifestyle because it makes sense financially. Regardless of the source of inspiration, why not use Earth Hour to spark eco momentum in your life.
This Earth Hour, get involved! Take Eco Action! Want to know how to do it? Start by joining Earth Hour. Then, show your support and spread eco awareness. Here are 15 easy ways to integrate sustainability concepts into your Earth Hour.
1. Turn off your lights on Saturday, March 26th at 8:30PM EST.
2. Sign up and support Earth Hour.
3. Get others involved! Connect with your neighbors, friends, and businesses to participate.
4. Spread the news: use social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others to spread the word.
5. Host an eco friendly, light’s out block party entertaining by candlelight (soy of course).
6. Go camping.
7. Enjoy a walk, listening to the evening sounds while looking at the stars.
8. Create an eco friendly scavenger hunt in your neighborhood.
9. Find a great viewing spot to see your town or city go dark at 8:30 p.m.
10. Take advantage of the darkness and create an extra romantic evening.
11. Take pictures and post them to the Earth Hour Facebook page.
12. Vow to live a sustainable lifestyle and take more green action in your life.
13. Look for ways to have eco awareness at work.
14. See how long you can leave the lights off before turning them back on again.
15. Make Earth Hour an every day event in your household and commit to consuming less energy.
Earth Hour may last only an hour, but the eco awareness you spark in your life and in others has the potential to last for generations to come.
Julie
Julie Urlaub is Founder & Managing Partner of Taiga Company, a sustainability consulting firm located in Houston, Texas dedicated to accelerating the integration of sustainability concepts in business. Today, Julie speaks, writes, and advises clients on a variety of issues related to the intersection between environmental stewardship, and sustainable business practices. Her writing has been featured in SocialYell’s Corporate Advice, the GreenEcomonyPost, the Business Exchange and, the ThinkGreenAlliance. Connect with Taiga Company on Facebook and Twitter. Also Find Julie on LinkedIn.
