Follow Me Foodie to BC Hydro’s Candlelight Conservation Dinner 2012
Here we go again! Lights, camera and action! Actually, no wait! It’s so much hotter without the lights! Wait, what?! It’s Friday, I’m allowed those jokes right? Relax. I’m talking about DINNER. That’s right! It’s the 4th annual Candlelight Conservation Dinner brought to us by BC Hydro Power Smart!
So what does this mean? Dinner in the dark! Well not completely, but restaurants will be setting the mood with candlelight instead of bright lights. They want to save energy, so they’re doing it with the lights (almost) off. When were bright lights over dinner sexy anyway? To see the list of participating restaurants – see here.
On October 25th over 100 restaurants will be dimming their lights and taking simple steps to reduce their energy use. I encourage you to dine out this evening to show your support for this energy saving initiative. Restaurants will be offering everything from free appetizers, complimentary desserts, 2-for-1 entrées and other discounts to encourage diners to dine out! For special offers at each participating restaurant – see here.
Whichever restaurant you choose, please aim for public transit, carpooling or environmentally friendly methods of transportation. It’s a collective effort and a big goal. We can get a lot more done with a team effort. The restaurants are doing their part, so let’s do ours.
*Offers valid October 25, 2012 at participating restaurants only. Mention the Candlelight Conservation Dinner at time of reservation or ordering; please contact individual restaurants for any restrictions and/or additional promotions.
Follow Me Foodie’s Candlelight Conservation Dinner Contest!
I’m giving away 6 gift certificates ($50 each) to dine at each of the following restaurants: C Restaurant, Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro, Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge, Gramercy Grill, Fleuri at The Sutton Place Hotel and Sidecut – Modern Steak & 5280 Bar (in Whistler). These restaurants will be participating in the Candlelight Conservation Dinner, so even if you don’t win, you can still go! See other participating restaurants here.
How to enter:
1) Comment on this post with how you plan to save energy.
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2) Tweet: RT to enter @followmefoodie‘s @PowerSmartBC Candlelight Conservation Dinner contest http://bit.ly/R7dNPr
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3) “LIKE” the Follow Me Foodie Facebook Fanpage and comment with how you plan to save energy.
CONTEST CLOSES OCT. 24, 2012. 6 winners will be selected.
Good luck! Oh and before you leave, turn off your monitor!
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Take more showers than baths,(low flow showerhead !)
Shorter showers, less loads of laundry, hang stuff to dry, etc.
Don’t use the dishwasher!
i used to always leave my computer on at work and this year, i’ve turned it off everyday when i leave! will also try to do less loads of laundry and turn off the water while brushing my teeth!
Try and save water while cooking and showering!
I always unplug any appliances when not being used, including cell phone chargers.
turn the water off when brushing my teeth
I turn down the heat and wear a sweater/cover myself with a cozy blanket at home.
Thank you for all your energy saving tips and promises!
The winners are:
Comments:
#10 Harjit
#12 Sophia
#20 Jeremy
#27 Laura
#34 Putri
And twitter winner @artsyshell!
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