Earth Hour!

So this post is a pretty quick one- I am reminding everyone that this Saturday (Saturday, March 26th), at 8:30 PM local time, it is Earth Hour! For those of you that aren't aware of what Earth Hour is all about, here are some quick facts:

• Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney Australia
• In 2010, 128 countries and territories took part in Earth Hour
• Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Toronto, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum have all turned off the lights for Earth Hour

So how can you take part? It's pretty easy-at 8:30 PM, turn off the lights for a full hour! For some extra energy savings, turn off all of the electronics in your home.
Imagine the kind of difference we could make if we ALL turned off our lights for an hour!

And it does not have to stop on Saturday. Start small by being aware of your lighting at all times. Make sure the bulbs you use are energy-efficient (CFLs, etc.) and turn off the lights in rooms you are not using.

Make it fun! This is the perfect time for a candlelit supper with your spouse, or telling a story in bed by flashlight!

For more info, head to http://www.earthhour.org/