Five ways you can celebrate Earth Hour when you're stuck indoors during the Coronavirus pandemic

• You can observe Earth Hour tonight, March 28, by switching off all non-essential lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
• With most people stuck indoors due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Earth Hour is going digital this year.
• Here are five ways that you celebrate Earth Hour and make it special without having to leave the house.

Being stuck indoors during the Coronavirus lock down can be frustrating and not everybody wants to switch off their electricity for an hour to sit in the dark. But, that not what you necessarily have to do. There are a bunch ways you can help save the planet, but still protect yourself from Covid-19.



Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma also took to Twitter asking people to switch off their lights during these challenging times and do their part of the environment.



This year, Earth Hour is going digital. They have a bunch of shows and movies streaming on which you can tune into using your phone — including classes in climate change by 17-year old environmentalist Greta Thunberg.

You can also use the time to hone your skills or spend some quality time with your family or loved ones.

Here are five ways you can kill the time and stay safe during the Coronavirus lock down: