In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, various activities were carried out around the world to reduce carbon emissions by conserving electricity such as a light-off event.

The Intl. WeLoveU Foundation (hereinafter “WeLoveU”) held the Pull the Plug Challenge for a month in April to prevent standby power from being wasted when an appliance is not used.

According to the Korea Climate and Environment Network, if a person unplugs unused appliances for a month, an average of 1,050 g [37 oz] of carbon can be reduced.
This is as effective as planting 0.15 tree.

Members from Korea, Nepal, Bolivia, India, Ecuador, Cambodia, and the United States participated in the Pull the Plug Challenge. The members were pleased that they made a good habit of saving energy and that they also reduced their energy bills.

👍 Good Habits to Protect the Earth 👍

– Reviews from the Participants of the Pull the Plug Challenge –

Laptop

I’m happy that I participated in the challenge. I’m confident that this kind of challenge will make a positive impact on our future.

- Pravin Maharjan, Nepal

Computer, Shredder, Washing Machine, Television

Although what I did was not much, I was grateful to be able to participate in the challenge. I compliment all of those who participated in the challenge together.

- Mauricio Guzman Medrano, Bolivia

Electric Fan

Until now, I only thought of my comfort and cooling my room’s temperature, but I had not thought about standby power. Taking this as an opportunity, I will change my habit of leaving unused appliances plugged.

- BH Song (Nickname), Cambodia

Electric Kettle, Cell Phone Charger

I had not realized that I wasted something valuable because I only thought of my convenience. By participating in this Clean Action campaign, I learned how much energy I had wasted unknowingly.

- Kim Jong-im, Korea

🦸 We Are Global Environment Protectors (Korea) 🦸

I’m impressed that I can save electrical energy and protect the earth just by stopping standby power. I will participate with the mindset of protecting the earth.

- Ibok2007 (ID)

While saving energy, the environment will improve little by little, right? Let’s all do this together. Let’s practice consistently to the end!

- juseoni738 (ID)

I didn’t know that just plugging it in would consume power. I will try to help clean up the air even a little by unplugging it.

- Kim Hyo-kyung

When I unplugged my washing machine and turned off the power of the set-top box, I saved about 5,000 won in electricity bill a month.

- Lachand (Nickname)

I’m proud that the small act of unplugging appliances is good for the earth environment and my family’s finances as well. I’m going to practice it consistently.

- Yeom Hyo-kyung

After watching the video about standby power, I unplugged all the appliances that I wasn’t using. We will continue to participate in various environmental activities to protect the earth.

- Lee Han-i

When I went out, I unplugged most of the appliances in my house, but the set-top box was always on. From now on, I will turn off set-top box, too. Since I can protect the earth and save the electricity bill, I will practice this diligently even if it is a little inconvenient.

- Nah Byeong-hyeon

I should have unplugged appliances that I wasn’t using, but I often left them on because it was inconvenient for me. From now on, I will participate in the challenge by thinking that my small practice will help reduce the waste of electricity around the world.

- juno h (Nickname)