Bright Ideas for Earth Hour Mar 28

Margaux Schreurs | Mar 25, 2015 3:00 pm | 9 comments | 4190 reads

[Updated Mar 26 11.15am]

Earth Hour is back! This Saturday (Mar 28), between 8.30 and 9.30pm local time, everyone is asked to turn off the lights so as to conserve energy and raise environmental awareness. For those of us who regularly forget to top up our electricity Earth Hour may come more than once a year, and last longer than a hour, but this is the real deal.

The hour is organized by the World Wildlife Fund, and as well as raising awareness of climate change, it is your chance to show your commitment to the cause, which is especially important considering the huge threat that a shifting climate poses in China.

Special Earth Hour Evening
The Waldorf Astoria in Beijing will show its support through a special evening of cocktails and pass-around canapés. The mixologists at Peacock Alley have designed two special drinks, Fog and Lost Oasis, both RMB 68. As for the canapés, think foie gras and black truffle stuffed macaroons, focaccia nibbles with caviar, mayonnaise and strawberry. There is also buy-one-get-one-free between 8.30 and 9.30pm. While it doesn’t really scream conservation and environmental protection, it does sound fun. Free. 8.30-9.30pm. Waldorf Astoria Beijing

Earth Hour Sleepover 2015
The Brickyard Inn is turning off their lights between 8.30-9.30pm along with people all over the world to send a message of environmental conservation. Enjoy candlelight in your room, or join everyone else staying over in the Lodge for complimentary Schoolhouse liqueurs. The package includes private transfer to/from Beijing for two people, a superior queen Great Wall view room, a bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine, breakfast for two, and two 60-minute Chinese massages. Check the event listing linked in the title for more information on how to book your stay. RMB 2,488. The Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall

Calling for a Champion of the Earth
Hilton hotels worldwide are celebrating Earth Hour and using the occasion to appeal to millions of people across the world to switch of the lights for one hour and raise awareness for the planet. Other perks are buy-one-get-one-free on cocktails, a painting exhibition, earth-shaped cake cutting, green belts and handicraft displays. Free. 6-9.30pm. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport

Earth Hour at Capital M
Capital M is turning out the lights and serving by candlelight for the hour (what else?), and since the theme is climate change, they’re also tackling food waste by encouraging people to finish all their food by offering free dessert to those who do. Yum. Free. 8.30-9.30pm. Capital M

'Back to Basics' Party at Pentalounge
Pentalounge will be honoring the planet with a party including a one-hour long candle-lit party between 8.30-9.30pm. Artist Nathan Borofka, using a non-electric acoustic guitar, and violinist Robin Koob will be on hand to entertain you. All draft beers and cocktails will behalf price at pentalounge. Free. 8.30-9.30pm. Pentalounge

If you don't fancy doing any of these things, just make sure you turn off your lights for that hour (and whenever you don't need them in general would also be splendid). That's the least we can do for our planet.

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Steven Schwankert's picture Steven Schwankert Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 21:31

Yawn.

It's simple. Mr. Shi's Dumplings allow its customers to write on the walls, but I am sure Mr. Shi would stop you if you started writing things that were rude, disgusting, or anti-China. The Beijinger isn't required to let anyone comment on anything. I delete posts that I deem offensive, including to me.

We have any number of people who post whose comments are neither flattering nor complimentary of our work, but they are stated in a constructive manner. I don't agree with your post above, but it's not offensive, so it stays. Squid and others always want to drag it down to a level that belongs in our Forum, not in our comments, and as such, those are deleted. It's simple.

Thank you for commenting. I hope you will continue to do so in a similar, constructive vein.

SalGovernale's picture SalGovernale Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 20:46

"Write whatever you like. Either I will delete it or I won't"

Yes, that sounds very fair. To put those terms, in practice, for instance within the field of law enforcement - "Do whatever you like. Either I will arrest you or I won't. It's up to me what the rules are"

The public would probably not have the greatest view of the police, no?

"You're commenting on a post about an event that has already passed. Maybe choose something more current?"

Let me get this straight, you are saying, that people should not comment on an event, after it has happened? Isn't that what journalists and the whole internatioanl media do on a daily basis, to make, that little thing called "NEWS".

And even regarding the said event of "Earth hour", it's an annual event, what difference does it make whether people's opinions are before or afterwards, the main discussion is about the value and effectiveness of it.

But, alas, I will listen to you and heed your advice, as long as you do the same.

Please do not write about anything involving an event that has already passed (thus no more text about any travels you have taken in the past), only focus on articles that relate to the present day or future, that includes books you may want to write.

God forbid, I wouldn't want you to be anything but current!

SalGovernale's picture SalGovernale Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 10:05

Steven Schwankert wrote:

Rodwell, I promise to turn down my lights every other hour, just up during that one. I still love the Earth.

This quote reinforces what many people think about this certain blogger. I won't say what that thought is though, otherwise this comment will be deleted by him, as he deletes any opinion or coment he doesn't like or agree with. Sound fair?

squid's picture squid Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 09:39

I was about to write, "Is there a a bigger dick on this site than the ..." when suddenly I realized, Oh I can't write that, "certain" people are not allowed to be criticized here, regardless of how offensive their writings is.

admin's picture admin Submitted by Guest on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 08:22

What i don't like about these promotions is that I think it makes people worship at the alter of concern for that single hour and then feel good enough about themselves to promptly ignore it for the remaining 8,759 hours of the year

 

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Where'sRodwell's picture Where'sRodwell Submitted by Guest on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 19:53

Steven Schwankert wrote:

Screw Earth Hour. Earth Hour, which I had never heard of in 2008 when this happened, occurred during my Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. Thanks tree hugger fux. Why couldn't you turn off the lights at 3 am when nobody cares? I'll turn my lights up out of spite.

Damn, that sucks, Steve. Earth Hour clearly did not give any "fux" about your bridge climb. Sounds like it ruined your life! Still, I don't think you should take your revenge out on the Earth.

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