Turning off the lights during Earth hour not only shows your responsibility to the planet, but also lights up the joy in your home.
The 14th Earth Hour event will take place at 20:30 on Saturday, March 28 local time) . Millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for an hour to show their commitment to protecting the environment. Together, we will speak up for forests and wildlife, propagate to save rivers and oceans, and take practical action to prevent climate change.
One of the actions to respond to Earth Hour.
Every human action affects the surrounding environment, even the smallest actions. For many people, turning off the lights can spark joy in a new and exciting way. Here are a few ways to enjoy it with family and friends:
Gather with friends to exercise, promote circulation and burn calories with candles. During the rest of the time, try to think about what actions you can take to protect the environment after Earth Hour is over.
If you are familiar with at least one of the trails where you live, why not try organizing a walk with people around? With just a flashlight or a lit lantern, you can walk while gazing at the stars, listening to the sounds of nature and enjoying a snack at the end of the trip.
Hundreds of iconic world landmarks – from the Empire State Building, to the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House, participate in Earth Hour. This year, take a walk around the province or city you live in to join hands to turn off the lights for our planet.
See Earth Hour as an opportunity to unleash your creativity in the dark, unleashing your inner artist. From drawing friends’ faces, or favorite animals to drawing wild animals and nature, you’ll get a cheer of approval or a laugh after turning on the lights.
Invite your loved ones to a candlelit potluck dinner (each person will bring their own dish to enjoy together). Consider asking people to cook with sustainably sourced ingredients and encouraging people to take their leftovers home to avoid waste.
Take some time to study the universe and then go into a dark and large enough space to see what constellations you can spot in the night sky. And maybe, if you’re lucky, you might catch a shooting star!
No need to wait for Earth Hour Campaign, any day is a good time to make a change. Actions like turning off lights when you leave a room for 15 minutes or more or switching to electronic payments to save paper will all help cut your carbon footprint.
Earth Hour 2019: This year’s Earth Hour will take place at 20:30-21:30 on Saturday, March 30, 2019 .