Earth Hour this Saturday + World Water Week

This week has been one of promoting water (World Water Day was Monday, March 23 - though awareness activities are taking place all week) and energy (Earth Hour on March 27) conservation.

Both resources are extremely important to ensure the health of our planet and, well, ourselves. In the spirit of warming up for Earth Hour and recognizing World Water Week, here are some things you can do to use water and energy more efficiently:



Water
- Install low-flow shower heads and replace your old toilet with a low-flow model.
- Try and take a shorter shower and turn the water off when you brush your teeth.


Energy
- Replace incandescent lights with CFLs - they are way more efficient and last loads longer.
- Unplug appliances you're not using and use power bars for several electrical devices so you can turn them all off with the flip of a switch when you're heading off to work in the morning.

And, of course, you can turn your lights off when you don't need them. In celebration of "Earth Hour", grab some friends or family members this Saturday, March 27, and turn it all off - the t.v., the computer, the stove - and host your own Earth Hour event without using electricity.

If you're not that adventurous, look for local events you can take part in. Join me and hundreds of others in Toronto tomorrow at Yonge and Dundas Square to celebrate Earth Hour (see event details below).



Earth Hour Event in Toronto
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: Yonge - Dundas Square

For more on this event, visit: wwf.ca.