Press Release
USA, April 8, 2011 (Press Release): BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America commemorated Earth Hour by switching off lights within the complexes at 8:30pm on Saturday, March 26, 2011 to join millions of supporters across the world in observing Earth Hour 2011.
Many diverse iconic landmarks as the Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, Bird’s Nest (Olympic Stadium) in Beijing, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sydney Opera House, and Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue switched off their non-essential lights for one hour at precisely 8.30pm local time.
Demonstrating a year-round commitment to the principles of environmental sustainability symbolized by Earth Hour, BAPS Mandirs seek innovative methods to harness cutting edge environmental designs and materials. Currently, many facilities utilize power saving fiber optics, LED lighting and management practices to ensure energy consumption is both optimal and efficient.
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