Earth Hour, a growing global movement organized by World Wildlife Fund, challenges households and businesses to turn off non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour, in order to raise awareness for climate change.
Accordingly, the Ritz-Carlton is planning to turn off much of its lighting during Earth Hour (keeping within a level of safety). That means the hotel will turn off all exterior lighting and all non-essential public area lighting. As far as guest rooms, the hotel is leaving that up to the individual guests’ willingness to participate.
Lights will also be dimmed at 10 Arts, and during this special hour, guests will be invited to sip on a specialty cocktail in honor of the movement. The cocktail is, fittingly, called “In the Dark”: Finlandia Lime, muddled organic mint and lime, splash of Sprite ($8.30).
During last year’s Earth Hour (it was founded in 2008), a record 128 countries and territories joined in on the global display, including iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
You can participate in Earth Hour Philadelphia in your own home, of course. Click here for 10 ideas on how to spend the hour of darkness productively.
Lights Out for Global Earth Hour
Where: The Ritz-Carlton and 10 Arts, 10 Avenue of the Arts
When: Saturday, March 26, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: www.earthhour.org
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