Earth Hour

Another project brought to you by WWF.

Sir David Frederick Attenborough, the respected broadcaster and naturalist, once doubted that human is the predominant caused of environment change, but now being convinced by the irrefutable evidences, has actively participated in campaigns that create awareness on this issue on a global scale.

Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.

This simple act has captured the hearts and minds of people all over the world. As a result, at 8pm March 29, 2008 millions of people in some of the world’s major capital cities, including Copenhagen, Toronto, Chicago, Melbourne, Brisbane and Tel Aviv will unite and switch off for Earth Hour.

Here is a list of things we can do that make a difference to our environment.

Inflate Your Tires

Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated. Check them monthly

Use compact fluorescent light

Replace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs

Change Your Air Filter

Check your car's air filter monthly

Use Recycled Paper

Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper.

Check Your Waterheater

Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120°F.

Change the AC Filter

Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended.

Take Shorter Showers

Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs.

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Using less water in the shower means less energy to heat the water.

Buy Products Locally

Buy locally and reduce the amount of energy required to drive your products to your store.

Buy Minimally Packaged Goods

Less packaging could reduce your garbage by about 10%.

Buy a Fuel Efficient Car

Getting a few extra miles per gallon makes a big difference.

Carpool When You Can

Own a big vehicle? Carpooling with friends and co-workers saves fuel.

Don't Idle in Your Car

Idling wastes money and gas, and generates pollution. Except when in traffic, turn your engine off if you must wait for more than 30 seconds.

Reduce Garbage

Buy products with less packaging and recycle paper, plastic and glass.

Plant a Tree

It takes in carbon dioxide and produces oxygen..

Replace Old Appliances

Inefficient appliances waste energy.

Use a Push Mower

Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise.

Air Dry Your Clothes

Line-dry your clothes instead of using the dryer.

Bring Cloth Bags to the Market

Using your own cloth bag instead of plastic or paper bags reduces waste and requires no additional energy.

Turn off Your Computer

Shut off your computer when not in use. Conserve energy by using your computer's "sleep mode" instead of a screensaver.

Ditch the Plastic

2.5 million individual plastic water bottles are thrown away every hour in the US. Start using a reusable water bottle and just say no to plastic!