EVS Week 4 
Joy Yaich
University of Phoenix
September 17th, 2014
Associate Level Material
Urban Sustainability – Option 2
Project Name: Smart Home and Food Supply
Project Goals: Learn to Save on water, energy, and provide better quality food (in smaller quantities)
1.) Food supply
2.) Water Efficiency
3.) Energy Efficiency
Coming from a family of 9, I’ve learned throughout the years, now that I ‘am 19, how important it is to learn to save on water, energy, and food, so that my parents don’t spend so much money each months to provide for the whole family. We all love to take baths (which means use way to much water), consume a lot of energy (so much room in the houses, and must be careful of how much power we consume), and finally by less food but of better quality instead of buying so much of the same food that we are getting tired off, and that sits in the fridge for weeks!
Plan Outline
Sustainability Measures Needed
What You Need to Learn and/or Investigate
Information Sources Used
Short-term Costs
Long-term Savings
How it benefits me and my family
How it Promotes Urban Sustainability
Lifestyle
Materials
Energy Efficiency
Electricity
Yes
None
Low cost/ no cost energy savings U.S. Dept. of Energy at Energy.gov
none
10-25% on electric bill
Reduces air pollution and saves me money
Reduces air pollution and maintains ecosystem health
Heat
Yes
Heater
Low cost/ no cost energy saving
U.S Department of Energy at Energy.gov
Monthly paiment on winter season
Saves 35-40% on electric bill
Keeps me warm and family steady
Maintains low stress, ability to feel healthy
Water Efficiency
Bathroom
Yes
Bath/Shower
Low cost/ preserve and save water
Save on water : epa.gov none Saves 20-30% on water bill
Educates family from wasting water, helps become eco-friendly and spend un-needed money.
Preserves water deficiency, and helps build an economic status for the family and planet.
Garden/Lawn
Yes
Sprinklers
Low cost and save on water efficiency
Water
University of Phoenix
September 17th, 2014
Associate Level Material
Urban Sustainability – Option 2
Project Name: Smart Home and Food Supply
Project Goals: Learn to Save on water, energy, and provide better quality food (in smaller quantities)
1.) Food supply
2.) Water Efficiency
3.) Energy Efficiency
Coming from a family of 9, I’ve learned throughout the years, now that I ‘am 19, how important it is to learn to save on water, energy, and food, so that my parents don’t spend so much money each months to provide for the whole family. We all love to take baths (which means use way to much water), consume a lot of energy (so much room in the houses, and must be careful of how much power we consume), and finally by less food but of better quality instead of buying so much of the same food that we are getting tired off, and that sits in the fridge for weeks!
Plan Outline
Sustainability Measures Needed
What You Need to Learn and/or Investigate
Information Sources Used
Short-term Costs
Long-term Savings
How it benefits me and my family
How it Promotes Urban Sustainability
Lifestyle
Materials
Energy Efficiency
Electricity
Yes
None
Low cost/ no cost energy savings U.S. Dept. of Energy at Energy.gov
none
10-25% on electric bill
Reduces air pollution and saves me money
Reduces air pollution and maintains ecosystem health
Heat
Yes
Heater
Low cost/ no cost energy saving
U.S Department of Energy at Energy.gov
Monthly paiment on winter season
Saves 35-40% on electric bill
Keeps me warm and family steady
Maintains low stress, ability to feel healthy
Water Efficiency
Bathroom
Yes
Bath/Shower
Low cost/ preserve and save water
Save on water : epa.gov none Saves 20-30% on water bill
Educates family from wasting water, helps become eco-friendly and spend un-needed money.
Preserves water deficiency, and helps build an economic status for the family and planet.
Garden/Lawn
Yes
Sprinklers
Low cost and save on water efficiency
Water