Goal
To grow fresh produce in a sustainable way in all weather conditions by building and using a solar powered green house
My goal is to create a portable greenhouse that is also sustainable. This greenhouse can be used by anyone and empowers them to grow their own food throughout the year. To achieve this goal, I designed a solar-powered greenhouse with a watering system and light source that runs solely on solar energy. As greenhouses require a continuous source of light for optimal photosynthesis, the carbon footprint can be very high when powered by fossil-fuel based energy. By fitting solar lights into the greenhouse for lighting, a solar panel to run the irrigation pump, and using organic manure and soil for growing plants, the greenhouse only depends on renewable energy and natural resources, thus making it 100% sustainable.
My goal is to create a portable greenhouse that is also sustainable. This greenhouse can be used by anyone and empowers them to grow their own food throughout the year. To achieve this goal, I designed a solar-powered greenhouse with a watering system and light source that runs solely on solar energy. As greenhouses require a continuous source of light for optimal photosynthesis, the carbon footprint can be very high when powered by fossil-fuel based energy. By fitting solar lights into the greenhouse for lighting, a solar panel to run the irrigation pump, and using organic manure and soil for growing plants, the greenhouse only depends on renewable energy and natural resources, thus making it 100% sustainable.
Global Context
Globalization and Sustainability
My chosen global context - globalization and sustainability, links very well with my topic, as, my product and goal are aimed at addressing larger global issues such as climate change, global food scarcity and sustainable food production. As the world population grows we need to find more innovative and sustainable ways to provide food for the growing population [Bourne]. By choosing this global context, I have the ability to explore sustainable farming, and find ways to modernize it, allowing individuals to grow their own food at home and thus address the problem of food shortage.
My chosen global context - globalization and sustainability, links very well with my topic, as, my product and goal are aimed at addressing larger global issues such as climate change, global food scarcity and sustainable food production. As the world population grows we need to find more innovative and sustainable ways to provide food for the growing population [Bourne]. By choosing this global context, I have the ability to explore sustainable farming, and find ways to modernize it, allowing individuals to grow their own food at home and thus address the problem of food shortage.