Living off the grid, on the grid
By: Keenan Killingsworth
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan
Problem
The earth's carbon footprint is too large. To reduce or eliminate this problem we must work together to find different solutions like living off the grid, on the grid.
Purpose
This problem is important because without a solution to the carbon footprint problem humans will be left homeless. I believe by finding different solutions we will be able to change the world for the better. Increasing quality of life for all. While preserving the earth for future generations.
which one is not a form of alternative energy?
A.) Wind Power
B.) Solar Power
C.)Electricity
Living off the grid refers to living off of the electrical grid?
A.) True
B.) False
Can suburban homes that are currently on the grid be converted to fit an off the grid lifestyle?
A.) True
B.) False
T i M e L i N e
Answers
C, A, A
people have been living off the grid for a very long time. (1200)
nomads found different uses for a variety of natural elements found in different regions of the world. (1500)
After awhile we discovered how to capture the power of electricity and created the grid. (1800)
Once we created the grid we quickly began making improvements. (1900)
Today we are still on the grid but with new technology to help us use the grid more sustainably. (2000)
The future looks bright for moving off the grid. (2050)
I M P A C T
COMMUNITY
with the economic savings of implementing this solution communities will grow and thrive.
CourseS
Courses
Courses
NTD 309
Nutrition lifecycle
Lifecycle nutrition taught me the importance of nutrition through each stage of life.( infant, child, adult)
MGT 200
Principles of managment
The principles of management helped me home in on my leadership and organization skills. I learned how to communicate and direct properly.
NTD/ANT 277
Sustainable food systems
Sustainable food systems taught me about the three pillars of sustainability as well as the triple bottom line. This class provided a good foundation of knowledge for my sustainability career.
NTD 425
Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurial course taught me the details of being an entrepreneur. I got to experience the process of starting a business. This course also had valued business owners from the community come to share their experiences.
NTD 200
Nutrition & Culture
Nutrition and culture build a solid connection between culture and food. I learned how different cultures interact with food on a daily basis. Special events and religion played large roles throughout different cultures relationships with food.
GEO 205
Geography of agriculture, food, and sustainability
Geography of agriculture, food, and sustainability connected the sustainability to agriculture in relation to the geographical region. I learned how improvements to alternative forms of energy, organic agriculture practices, and use of the geographical region’s assets can lead to a more sustainable future
NTD 426
Product Development
product development taught me the details of developing a product. We learned how to establish a target market, create a product, market a product, and preserve our products.
NTD 310
Nutrition research
In the nutrition research course I learned how to locate, conduct, and format research. I learned the importance of supporting an argument with scholarly research. Research is required for developing a product, starting a business, and staying up to date with the latest nutrition and sustainability knowledge.
