1. Paradigm
What the heck is that?

2. Paradigm Defined Paradigm:
A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices about how something should be done, made, or thought about.
Paradigms are large scale.
A paradigm is a set of beliefs, held by an individual, a group, or a civilization which they hold to be true and prevents them from seeing any other possibilities.
Paradigms then, are perspectives from which we view issues and develop solutions.

3. Paradigm Shift Defined
When anomalies or inconsistencies arise within a given paradigm and present problems that we are unable to solve within a given paradigm, our view of reality must change, as must the way we perceive, think, and value the world.

4. Paradigm Shift Defined
We must take on new assumptions and expectations that will transform our theories, traditions, rules, and standards of practice. We must create a new paradigm in which we are able to solve the insolvable problems of the old paradigm.

5. Industrialized Society
Example of a Paradigm
Agricultural Society
Industrialized Society
Service Society
Technology Society

6. We see the world in terms of Sustainability
Example of a Paradigm
We see the world in terms of Sustainability

7. Sustainability? How is Sustainability a Paradigm Shift?
What did we believe before hand?
How has our thinking changed?

8. Sustainability and Paradigm Shift
(Industrialization)
Paradigm Shift
(Problem)
New Paradigm
(Solution)
Cars
Rising Air Pollution
Hybrid, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen or Electric Cars
Factories
Global Warming & Rising Co2 Emissions
Kyoto Protocol
Fossil Fuels
(ex. Coal, Oil, Natural Gas)
Air Pollution
Environmental Pollution
Global Warming
Dependence
Renewable Energy Resources
(ex. Solar Power, Wind Power, Wave Power etc.)

9. Sustainability and Paradigm Shift
(Industrialization)
Paradigm Shift
(Problem)
New Paradigm
(Solution)
Clear Cutting in the Forest Industry
Deforestation
Shelterwood or Selective Cutting
Overfishing in the Fishing Industry
Atlantic Cod Fishery Collapse in 1992
1992 Moratorium
Quota System
Landfills
Overflowing Landfills
Greenhouse effect
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Green Bin
Waste Disposal Facilities