Malibu celebrating Earth Hour on Saturday

To mark the beginning of Earth Month, the City of Malibu is asking residents to turn off unnecessary lights during “Earth Hour” from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Sat., March 23. 

Symbolically, Earth Hour should convey a crucial message worldwide, according to the city’s Environmental and Sustainability Department.

“By voting with our light switches, Earth Hour participants send a powerful, visual message demanding action on climate change,” a statement said. “The movement symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations.”

Last year, more than 7,000 towns in 152 countries and territories switched off their lights for Earth Hour. 

Saturday also marks the beginning of Malibu’s Earth Month celebration, which lasts until April 30 and includes several community recycling activities:

Saturday, April 13 — 20, during regular business hours

Waste to Waves Collection – Bring #6 white block foam materials only (used for packing TVs and audio/visual equipment) to be recycled into surfboard blanks. For more information, go to www.wastetowaves.org.

Saturday, April 20, 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Smart Gardening Workshop – Teaches grass recycling, composting,water efficient and fire-wise gardening. Composting bins will be sold at subsidized prices.

Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Community Shred Day– Bring your sensitive documents for safe, confidential shredding and recycling.

Electronic Waste Collection – Household batteries and compact fluorescent light bulbs are also accepted.

Oil and Paint Roundup – Water-based paints, automotive batteries and fluids are accepted.

Worldwide Earth Day is on April 22. For more information on Earth Hour, Earth Month and Earth Day in Malibu, visit here.