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Join Earth Hour 2010
earthhour_logo2010.jpgOn the 27th of March 2010 at 8:30 PM, cities and towns across the world will turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour - sending a powerful global message that it is time to take action on global warming.

Earth Hour aims to empower individuals to commit to the challenge of solving the climate change crisis. It sends a strong message to world leaders to effect a positive change by calling upon individuals, communities, businesses and government to switch off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour 2010 also aims to send the message that we, the citizens of the world, demand commitment to actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of the planet.

In this regard, we encourage you or your organization to play an active and significant role in Earth Hour 2010 through the following ways:
  • Switching off your signages and / or the majority of the lights at all your facilities during Earth Hour

  • Mobilizing your networks, and communities to participate during Earth Hour either by switching off their lights in their homes or attending the Earth Hour countdown event at the SM Mall of Asia on March 27, 2010 from 7:00 – 10:00 P.M.

  • Organizing your own Earth Hour event in your community or locality to widen the reach of the campaign

  • Encouraging your networks and communities to switch from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs); and

  • Using various communication channels to promote Earth Hour, including official websites, community newsletters and blogs.

PCCI believes that by participating in this simple act, for just one hour, a strong message is delivered to the world about the urgent need to address climate change, and shows that it is possible for everyone to make a difference.

To enable us to determine the number of companies or organizations that will participate in this awareness campaign, please download and sign the reply form and send to the PCCI Secretariat at 8991727 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

We also encourage you to visit www.earthhour.org and sign up.
 

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June2010 Newsletter

Beat the Heat towards a Safer Climate

1. Plant more trees and get involved in similar activities;
2. Buy energy-efficient products that don’t use as much energy;
3. Buy recyclable products;
4. Refrain from buying unnecessary packaging, and waste less;
5. Practice the 3Rs of Ecological Solid Waste Management: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle;
6. Use compact fluorescent, spiral light bulbs;
7. Insulate windows, doors, and electrical outlets and add more insulation to the attic and basement;
8. Turn the heating thermostat down, and the air conditioning up, by 1.50C (30F);
9. Choose the most efficient vehicle available, such as a hybrid gasoline-electric model and keep any vehicle well maintained;
10. Share a car and avoid short journeys by car;
11. Keep tires optimally inflated;
12. Walk, bike, use a car pool or take public transport;
13. Recycle paper, glass, aluminum, steel and other materials to produce “new” materials;
14. Practice becoming Carbon Neutral; and
15. Advocate change by encouraging larger communities to act on climate change.