Water Saving Tactics

Nowadays, climate change is a very serious global problem. Everyone is concerned about this issue. Some scientists have come up with new technological solutions to control or rescue the situation (Ollhoff 2011, 4). However, history shows that after adapting the technological solutions, new problems arise and cause negative impacts on the society and environment (Ollhoff 2011, 4). Therefore, people know that in order to stop global warming, it might be better to find a substantial solution instead of relying on technology. In other words, it may be more effective to solve the problem with changes in social behaviors. Thus, this essay explores how Creative Problem- Solving Process (CPSP) can be used to find a creative solution that will achieve a significant and sustainable reduction in my usage of electricity. Osborn’s Creative Problem-Solving Process comprises three steps. They are: (1) Fact- Finding, (2) Idea-Finding, and (3) Solution Finding. Fact- Finding is the first step of the Osborn’s Creative Problem-Solving. This step is used to identify a problem and specifically define it. After identifying the problem, this essay will move to the second step of Osborn’s CPSP, which is Idea-Finding. This step will undergo idea generation, in conjunction with creative thinking tools such as analogies, brain storming and problem reversal. Lastly, solution finding is the third step of Osborn’s CPSP; this step will evaluate the solution through undertaking experiments and verifying it.

Firstly, fact-finding, this step requires identifying and putting emphasis on the problem, followed by some preparation by researching the problem to gather and analyze the data obtained (Osborn 1979, 86). I have used this process to identify the activities that consume the most energy – electricity. In this case, I have observed myself and recorded down how I waste electricity. I came to the conclusion that I wasted the most electricity through running the air-conditioner and lights...