Party to save the planet? That’s right. Club Surya, Britain’s first eco-nightclub, opened July 10 in London in all its renewable glory. Clubbers actually create energy as they dance. The bouncing dance floor beneath them uses springs that when smooshed down create electrical currents that continuously charge subsurface batteries; this energy source powers the entire nightclub.
Other hoppin’ eco-features of the club include the use of polycarbon (hard plastic) cups, low voltage lighting, free entry with proof of human-powered or public transportation to the venue, and clubbers’ signed pledge upon entry to help curb climate change. Profits will go to Friends of the Earth.
Club4Climate, which owns Surya, is the brainchild of Andrew Charalambous, aka “Dr. Earth,”a “Dr. Evil” look-alike with a green streak. Dr. Earth is a tantric master, metaphysical philosopher, lawyer, fruitarian—and now, eco-club tycoon.
“We only have one planet,” Earth says. “Let’s party!”
Music to my ears.
