Get Unplugged and Reconnect with Nature
Earth Hour is tomorrow! A symbolic lights out event, taking place Saturday, 24 March from 8:30pm-9:30pm worldwide. Committing to turning off unnecessary lights for Earth Hour, is a symbolic gesture of uniting in solidarity to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. It is the perfect time to get unplugged and reconnect with nature. On that note, here are some eco tips and a challenge for you this Earth Hour. A great way to help the planet, lower your electricity bill and your carbon footprint, is by simply unplugging items not in use. When items are plugged in that are not needed, or when your laptops or iPads are being charged longer than they need to be it is a waste of electricity. This is known as phantom electricity. When your smartphones, iPads, iPods and other devices are fully charged, unplug them. It is an easy habit to forget about your devices that are in the charger and allow them to absorb more power than they need. While on the topic of being unplugged, …
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