Comments on: Don’t Forget! Earth Hour Tonight from 8:30-9:30 pm!!!

By: Connie C

Connie C — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:04:27 +0000

Not watching TV nor reading the papers for days, I was unaware but pleased of the participation of the restaurant we visited during Earth Hour.

I thought it kinda strange that the staff were lighting candles almost at the end of our meal until we were told what was going on. Quite appropriately for the hour , we were dining in the restaurant ‘ Greens” in Quezon City and enjoying our completely veggie meal, licking and savoring the delectable sauces that came with the “mock meats”.

By: k

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:30:37 +0000

I agree with you kurzhaar. Maybe we can have earth hours more frequently :)

By: Marichu

Marichu — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:11:57 +0000

Jun b, lol @ the Meralco idea. I remember blackouts when I used to live in Tondo.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:53:04 +0000

I joined the Earth Hour last Saturday…. but I noticed that our house is the only one among the neighborhood to participate in Earth Hour. I agree with Jun b, a nationwide blackout would be more effective but am sure lots of people will not favor this.

By: Jun b

Jun b — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:21:12 +0000

Actually to make this more successful next year just ask Meralco or NPC to turn off the power. Do a nation wide black out :)

By: diwata08

diwata08 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:32:58 +0000

We had to go to church for our PANATA before 8:30 but we switched off all our lights before we left. Our church encouraged all the bretheren to participate in the EARTH HOUR. On our way to church we applauded all the household and the companies that participated and booed (tsk..tsk..) those that didn’t. HORRAY to TOYOTA which was pitch black when we passed by their company. The softdrink company only patially participated as we saw some of their light still on. Only the lights in front were turned off. So they don’t count. (boooooo…). Nex year we will switch everything off from the main power supply (fuse box). one hour of the refrigerator being switched off will not defrost the meat as long as the freezer is kept closed.

By: gli

gli — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:55:39 +0000

i slept before 830 pm haha!

By: kurzhaar

kurzhaar — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:21:09 +0000

Congratulations to the Philippines for their participation rate! As others have noted, this shouldn’t be a one-time gesture, but a reminder and hopefully a motivator to do a little more. This doesn’t mean living like a hermit in a hair-cloth shirt in a dark cave…if you reduce consumption over-all, you can still indulge yourself here and there and not feel terrible about it.

Some EASY tips for energy conservation that everyone can do.

Vacuum the coils on the back of your refrigerator, freezer, and similar appliances (dehumidifiers, etc.). They’ll work more efficiently if the coils are clean.

INSULATE! INSULATE! INSULATE!!! Adjust curtains/drapes to let sun in or keep it out to warm or cool the house. Insulated curtains or drapes are inexpensive, do a lot to cut thermal exchange, and don’t change the appearance of your house. I recently installed radiant barrier insulation (pure aluminium in a reinforced/perforated sheet…looks a little like a thick foil but is extremely strong and can’t be torn with the bare hands). This cut my winter heating bills by 1/3 (nearly paid for itself in one winter season), and in the summer the house was much cooler as well.

If you have appliances that have a “stand-by” mode (for example, most audio visual systems, computer monitors, etc. have this), turn them off–that means unplug them (or unplug the surge protector that they’re presumably plugged into). If you have an LED light on the appliance that glows when it is “OFF”, then it is still running in stand-by mode. Unplug when you can.

Minimize your transportation expenditures (that includes transport of goods you buy). Carpool, ride a bike, take public transportation when possible. Walk more (most Americans are TRULY lousy at this!!!). Plan your trips so you can get multiple errands done in a loop. Buy LOCAL when you can and support your local producers. Buy food in season as much as possible.

Every little bit counts, we ALL make a difference. Thanks Marketman for sharing!

By: mardie c",)

mardie c",) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:42:59 +0000

yeah, i just read the news on CNN that Phils holds the record for the most communities to have joined the Earth Hour. i would have joined too but i was working and in the hospital lights and electricity are a must. mabuhay ang pinas!

By: Jun b

Jun b — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:55:27 +0000

Not bad for Philippines who got the world record for most cities participated.

https://www.earthhour.org/mediacentre/default:en/article?id=eh3091404683381987888

Hats off to you guys !!!