Facing the Climate Crisis with Facts, Feelings, and ActionKim Nicholas
Talk by Professor Kimberly Nicholas on the scientific basis for the climate and ecological emergencies, and what citizens can do from aligning our own lifestyles with a stable climate to pushing for change in systems of money, power, and culture. Drawn from the new book UNDER THE SKY WE MAKE (Penguin Random House, 2021). https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665274/under-the-sky-we-make-by-kimberly-nicholas-phd/
Don’t Just Complain, Blame, or Worry. Do Something: How You Can Take Action f...Mark Tercek
We need all hands on deck to address the big environmental challenges we face. And a lot of the heavy lifting in the days ahead will fall on young people. Here are a few practical ways for college-age people to get involved and make big difference for the planet.
Facing the Climate Crisis with Facts, Feelings, and ActionKim Nicholas
Talk by Professor Kimberly Nicholas on the scientific basis for the climate and ecological emergencies, and what citizens can do from aligning our own lifestyles with a stable climate to pushing for change in systems of money, power, and culture. Drawn from the new book UNDER THE SKY WE MAKE (Penguin Random House, 2021). https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665274/under-the-sky-we-make-by-kimberly-nicholas-phd/
Don’t Just Complain, Blame, or Worry. Do Something: How You Can Take Action f...Mark Tercek
We need all hands on deck to address the big environmental challenges we face. And a lot of the heavy lifting in the days ahead will fall on young people. Here are a few practical ways for college-age people to get involved and make big difference for the planet.
The world is poised to take action on climate change, and designers have a huge role to play in fostering this momentum. The Designing Climate Action class prepares for a public event on September 30th, 2015 as part of New York Climate Week 2015 to seed endeavors and create coalitions of activists, designers, scientists, and entrepreneurs designing for a positive climate future.
How do a startup company's potential resources and costs connect to their future impacts? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
Better by Measure: Value Creation (Class 2, SVA Products of Design 2014)Rebecca Gard Silver
What business models support the creation of value to civic society, the environment and human health? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
This presentation was adapted from Jen van der Meer's presentation for Big Apps: http://www.slideshare.net/JenvanderMeer/big-apps-am-i-for-or-non-profit
How do a startup company's potential resources and costs connect to their future impacts? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
Why should start-ups consider environmental sustainability and how? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
How different Minimum Viable Products helped us understand customers.Pushkar Gaikwad
The purpose of minimum viable products is to get knowledge and understanding of customers early in the product development cycle. MVPs are the media for your questions about your customers. Depending on your product stage, you will have different questions and MVPs can take different forms and shapes depending on the questions.
Better by Measure: Two Tales of Disruption (Class 3, SVA Products of Design 2...Rebecca Gard Silver
What business models support the creation of value to civic society, the environment and human health? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
Better by Measure: Becoming Better by Measure (Class 1, SVA Products of Desig...Rebecca Gard Silver
Manifesto for Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts taught by Jen van der Meer and Rebecca Silver. Better by Measure will explore how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. Follow us at BetterbyMeasure.com
Sustainability project plan silver award - linkedinAmilla Frehner
This slide deck was put together by two of the girls in Girl Scout Troop 44108. They are about so much more than just cookies. They want everyone to take an active roll in being more sustainable. This presentation is intended for companies and individuals, so please, feel free to share in all of your work and personal groups. Rediscover how to properly compost and recycle. Help these girls to make a lasting impact on their community.
The world is poised to take action on climate change, and designers have a huge role to play in fostering this momentum. The Designing Climate Action class prepares for a public event on September 30th, 2015 as part of New York Climate Week 2015 to seed endeavors and create coalitions of activists, designers, scientists, and entrepreneurs designing for a positive climate future.
How do a startup company's potential resources and costs connect to their future impacts? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
Better by Measure: Value Creation (Class 2, SVA Products of Design 2014)Rebecca Gard Silver
What business models support the creation of value to civic society, the environment and human health? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
This presentation was adapted from Jen van der Meer's presentation for Big Apps: http://www.slideshare.net/JenvanderMeer/big-apps-am-i-for-or-non-profit
How do a startup company's potential resources and costs connect to their future impacts? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
Why should start-ups consider environmental sustainability and how? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
How different Minimum Viable Products helped us understand customers.Pushkar Gaikwad
The purpose of minimum viable products is to get knowledge and understanding of customers early in the product development cycle. MVPs are the media for your questions about your customers. Depending on your product stage, you will have different questions and MVPs can take different forms and shapes depending on the questions.
Better by Measure: Two Tales of Disruption (Class 3, SVA Products of Design 2...Rebecca Gard Silver
What business models support the creation of value to civic society, the environment and human health? Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts (http://productsofdesign.sva.edu), explores how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. The course is taught by Jen van der Meer (@jenvandermeer) and Rebecca Silver (@rgsilver).
Better by Measure: Becoming Better by Measure (Class 1, SVA Products of Desig...Rebecca Gard Silver
Manifesto for Better by Measure, a class from the Products of Design masters program at the School of Visual Arts taught by Jen van der Meer and Rebecca Silver. Better by Measure will explore how startups can build value by critically embracing civic, environmental, and human health challenges. Follow us at BetterbyMeasure.com
Sustainability project plan silver award - linkedinAmilla Frehner
This slide deck was put together by two of the girls in Girl Scout Troop 44108. They are about so much more than just cookies. They want everyone to take an active roll in being more sustainable. This presentation is intended for companies and individuals, so please, feel free to share in all of your work and personal groups. Rediscover how to properly compost and recycle. Help these girls to make a lasting impact on their community.
The Upwell #Acidinar: Ocean Acidification Through the Eyes of the InternetMatthew Fitzgerald
From the twisted minds who brought you the Upwell Sharkinar, comes the latest in our infamous webinar-inar series. The Acidinar is about using the internet for ocean acidification communications, including what can be done about it.
If you talk about acidification online, or if you're acidification-curious, check out the Acidinar and join our merry band of activists, scientists, bloggers, journalists, super-tweeters, and nonprofits to discuss how we can change the online conversation about ocean acidification in the best way, together.
The Acidinar was held on Wednesday, February 4th, at 11am pacific / 2pm eastern.
A video recording and related resources are available at http://upwell.us/oceanacidification
During the Acidinar we:
• Shared findings from Upwell’s new report, Ocean Acidification: The State of the Online Conversation (http://upwell.us/oceanacidification)
• Answered your questions and discussed your takeaways, with an eye toward mutual communications support
• Provided tips for increasing the volume and engagement level of ocean acidification online mentions
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Can AI do good? at 'offtheCanvas' India HCI preludeAlan Dix
Invited talk at 'offtheCanvas' IndiaHCI prelude, 29th June 2024.
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The world is being changed fundamentally by AI and we are constantly faced with newspaper headlines about its harmful effects. However, there is also the potential to both ameliorate theses harms and use the new abilities of AI to transform society for the good. Can you make the difference?
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page pmgdscunsri
Figma is a cloud-based design tool widely used by designers for prototyping, UI/UX design, and real-time collaboration. With features such as precision pen tools, grid system, and reusable components, Figma makes it easy for teams to work together on design projects. Its flexibility and accessibility make Figma a top choice in the digital age.
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design ProcessChiara Aliotta
In this slides I explain how I have used storytelling techniques to elevate websites and brands and create memorable user experiences. You can discover practical tips as I showcase the elements of good storytelling and its applied to some examples of diverse brands/projects..
Hello everyone! I am thrilled to present my latest portfolio on LinkedIn, marking the culmination of my architectural journey thus far. Over the span of five years, I've been fortunate to acquire a wealth of knowledge under the guidance of esteemed professors and industry mentors. From rigorous academic pursuits to practical engagements, each experience has contributed to my growth and refinement as an architecture student. This portfolio not only showcases my projects but also underscores my attention to detail and to innovative architecture as a profession.
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANEFebless Hernane
CapCut is an easy-to-use video editing app perfect for beginners. To start, download and open CapCut on your phone. Tap "New Project" and select the videos or photos you want to edit. You can trim clips by dragging the edges, add text by tapping "Text," and include music by selecting "Audio." Enhance your video with filters and effects from the "Effects" menu. When you're happy with your video, tap the export button to save and share it. CapCut makes video editing simple and fun for everyone!
3. JEN VAN DER MEER!
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4. REBECCA SILVER: I AM A MICHIGANDER!
FARM LAND. SHUTTERED FACTORES. !
WHEN YOU GROW UP IN SUCH STARK CONTRAST, YOU ASK WHY.!
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5. LANSING, MI!
HOME OF OLDSMOBILE SINCE 1897. UNTIL IT CLOSED IN 1998.!
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1970: 131,500 Residents; Peak Population.!
1990: 127,000 Residents. 32,100 Manufacturing Jobs.!
2010: 114,000 Residents. 18,400 Manufacturing Jobs.!
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6. THESE PROBLEMS ARE SYSTEMIC!
GAS STATIONS WITH NO GAS. TRAIN TRACKS WHICH LEAD TO NOWHERE.!
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7. AND LINGER LIKE SCARS ON THE LANDSCAPE!
EARLIER THIS YEAR DETROIT FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY.!
THERE ARE 78,000 ABANDONED BUILDINGS IN THE CITY.!
40% OF THE STREET LIGHTS DO NOT WORK.!
MICHIGAN IS THE ONLY STATE WITH A DECREASING POPULATION.!
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8. WHY?!
THE CLEAN AIR ACT PASSED IN 1970.!
THE 1973 ARAB OIL EMBARGO SHOOK THE AUTO INDUSTRY. !
LARGE, GAS-GUZZLING CARS GAVE WAY TO SMALL, FUEL-EFFICIENT
JAPANESE IMPORTS.!
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INNUMERATE OTHER FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS SITUATION.!
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9. TODAY WE OUTSOURCE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT !
CARS FROM MEXICO. WATER FROM FIJI. ELECTRONICS FROM CHINA.!
WE KEEP MAKING THE SAME MISTAKES. !
BUILDING TOMORROW’S POST-INDUSTRIAL CITIES.!
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10. PRODUCTION IS GLOBAL, IMPACT IS PERSONAL!
HOW CAN I LEARN FROM THE PAST TO !
DESIGN A BETTER FUTURE?!
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11. REBECCA SILVER!
CAREER: Recovering product designer, full-time sustainability maven. I’ve led
sustainability initiatives with the Environmental Defense Fund, Walmart, Adidas, United
Technologies Corporation and others. I aspire to create products and services customers
love, while minimizing their environmental footprints.!
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BFA: Industrial Design, Rhode Island School Of Design.!
MBA: Business, Ross School Of Business, University Of Michigan.!
MS: Environmental Science, The School Of Natural Resources And Environment,
University Of Michigan.!
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12. A FROG STEPPED INTO A POT OF TEPID WATER!
CURRENT EVENTS!
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13. RADIOACTIVE PLUME COMING TO THE U.S. IN 2014!
A radioactive plume of water in the Pacific Ocean from Japan's
Fukushima nuclear plant, which was crippled in the 2011
earthquake and tsunami, will likely reach U.S. coastal waters
starting in 2014.!
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14. PLAN TO BAN OIL DRILLING IN AMAZON IS DROPPED!
The president of Ecuador offered the world what he considered an
enticing deal: donate $3.6 billion to a trust intended to protect 4,000
square miles of the Amazon jungle and his country would refrain
from oil drilling in the rain forest. “The world has failed us,”
President Correa said as he withdrew the offer six years later.!
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15. ‘WE ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR SURVIVAL’!
Atolls are at risk of becoming
uninhabitable if sea levels rise…
“The Pacific is fighting for its
survival. Climate change has
already arrived," said Christopher
Loeak, president of the Marshall
Islands.!
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16. IS CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSING EXTREME WEATHER?!
At what point do you realize you’re
the frog in the boiling pot of water?!
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17. QUIZ: WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE?!
A radioactive plume of water in the Pacific Ocean from Japan's
Fukushima nuclear plant, which was crippled in the 2011
earthquake and tsunami, will likely reach U.S. coastal waters
starting in 2014.!
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18. AMOUNT OF CO2 IN THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE!
A radioactive plume of water in the Pacific Ocean from Japan's
Fukushima nuclear plant, which was crippled in the 2011
earthquake and tsunami, will likely reach U.S. coastal waters
starting in 2014.!
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19. ‘WICKED’ PROBLEMS!
WICKED PROBLEMS HAVE NO SOLUTION, YOU CAN ONLY MOVE THE NEEDLE.
CHARACTERISTICS OF WICKED PROBLEMS INCLUDE:*!
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1. There is no definitive formulation of a wicked problem!
2. Wicked problems have no stopping rule!
3. Solutions to wicked problems are not true-or-false, but good-or-bad!
4. There is no immediate and no ultimate test of a solution to a wicked problem!
5. Every solution to a wicked problem is a "one-shot operation"; !
6. Wicked problems do not have an enumerable set of potential solutions, nor is there a
well-described set of permissible operations that may be incorporated into the plan!
7. Every wicked problem is essentially unique!
8. Every wicked problem can be considered to be a symptom of another problem!
9. The existence of a discrepancy representing a wicked problem can be explained in
numerous ways. The choice of explanation determines the nature of the problem's
resolution!
10. The planner has no right to be wrong!
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• Rittel & Weber, Dilemmas in a General Theory of Planning. 1973.!
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20. CLIMATE CHANGE IS A ‘SUPER WICKED’ PROBLEM!
“SUPER WICKED” PROBLEMS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY FOUR ADDITIONAL
FEATURES: *!
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1. Time is running out; !
2. The central authority needed to address it is weak or non-existent; !
3. Those who cause the problem also seek to create a solution; and !
4. Hyperbolic discounting occurs that pushes responses irrationally into the future!
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* Quote from Source: Environment.research.yale.edu!
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21. WHERE DOES DESIGN FIT IN?!
BEGIN BY LOOKING AT OUR IMPACTS!
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22. INDUSTRY CONSUMES 28% OF GLOBAL ENERGY!
Million Tonnes Oil Equivalent (Mtoe)!
WORLD ENERGY CONSUMPTION (2010)!
3500!
Other Source*!
3000!
Biofuels and Waste!
2500!
Natural Gas!
2000!
1500!
Oil Products!
1000!
Crude Oil!
500!
Coal!
0!
Industry!
Transport!
Other**!
Non-energy use***!
Consumption by Sector!
* Other source includes geothermal, solar, wind, electricity and heat, etc.
** Other covers residential, commercial and public services
*** Non-energy use covers those fuels that are used as raw materials in the different sectors and are
not consumed as a fuel (such as petrochemical feedstock)
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23. INDUSTRY CONSUMES 28% OF GLOBAL ENERGY!
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24. EXERCISE: WHAT ROLE DOES DESIGN PLAY?!
IRON & STEEL!
CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS!
NON-FERROUS METALS!
NON-METALIC MINERAL!
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT!
MACHINERY!
MINING & QUARRYING!
FOOD & TOBACCO!
PAPER PULP & PRINT!
WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS!
CONSTRUCTION!
TEXTILE & LEATHER!
OTHER!
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26. PROVOCATION!
Without answers to these questions that people are seeking,
there are limits to the role consumption can play in our shift
to a more sustainable economic model. As product
designers we have the means to uncover these answers,
and communicate the backstories of the things we make.!
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27. EXERCISE: IF OBJECTS COULD TELL THEIR STORIES!
FIRST: Dump out your backpack.!
SECOND: Pick an object that is intriguing to you.!
THIRD: Take half an hour to find out five new things about the history of the object or how
its manufactured.!
FOURTH: Present your findings to the class, and a story about yourself.!
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RULES: !
You must leave the building. !
Interview at least 3 strangers.!
No internet allowed. !
Bring back photos as evidence.!
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28. IF OBJECTS COULD TELL THEIR STORIES!
PRESENTATIONS!
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CLASS RULES!
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GOALS!
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SEMESTER OVERVIEW!
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1. Email/call if you will be late or miss a class.!
2. Lids down when a fellow student or guest speaker is speaking.!
3. Laptops are for note taking and project work/only.!
4. No phones during class.!
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31. COURSE GOAL!
As creators, know what’s in the stuff you make. Eco-design is
not a spectator sport. Take responsibility. Take action. Lead
conversations. Become the environmental expert. !
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Think 10, 20, and 100 years ahead. !
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32. OVERVIEW OF SEMESTER!
1 | September 4: Life Cycle Assessment Core Lecture!
2 | September 11: Stocks – Energy & LCA Tools Introduction!
3 | September 18: Stocks – Materials!
4 | September 25: Stocks – Water!
5 | October 2: Stakeholders – Corporations!
6 | October 9: Stakeholders – External Stakeholders!
7 | October 16: Environmental Impact Core Lecture!
8 | October 23: Midterm Presentations!
9 | October 16: Transport & Further Exploration on Impacts!
10 | November 6: Manufacturing!
11 | November 13: Point of Purchase and Consumer Use!
12 | November 20: End of Life!
13 | November 27: Will Reschedule for Thanksgiving Holiday - Fieldtrip!
14 | December 4th: Final Presentations!
15 | December 11th: Final Presentations!
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33. CLASS ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING!
ASSIGNMENTS!
• Mid-term presentation & project dossier; interim gut-checks!
• Final presentation & project dossier; interim gut-checks!
• Readings + Leading two class discussions on readings (5 Groups)!
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GRADING!
25%: Showing up prepared/verbally participating!
15%: Class readings & presentations!
25%: Mid-term presentation & dossier!
35%: Final presentation & dossier!
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34. CORE PRINCIPLES OF LCA!
LCI, LCA, AND LCIA!
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GOALS, FUNCTIONAL UNIT, SCOPE & SYSTEM BOUNDARIES!
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35. LCA: BY THE NUMBERS!
LCI – LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY
ANALYSIS!
Identify and quantity energy, water, and
materials usage and releases!
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LCIA – LIFE CYCLE IMPACT
ASSESSMENT!
Assess the ecological and human impacts
and effects of energy, water and material
use and environmental releases identified in
the inventory analysis.!
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INTERPRETATION!
Evaluation of the results with understanding
of uncertainty and assumptions used to
generate the results.!
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36. GOAL & FUNCTIONAL UNIT!
GOAL!
Help guide designers in the development of new products and services, toward a net
reduction of resources and emissions. !
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Additional Goals Could Include:!
• Establish baseline information for a process!
• Provide information and direction to decision-makers!
• Support product certification!
• Support public policy!
• Identify data gaps!
• Rank the relative contribution of individual steps or processes!
• Support broad environmental assessments!
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37. GOAL & FUNCTIONAL UNIT!
FUNCTIONAL UNIT!
The unit of comparison that assures that the products being compared!
provide an equivalent level of function or service.!
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Example: Paper vs. Plastic!
Function is to carry groceries; functional unit could be defined as a specific volume/weight
of groceries (3 lbs of groceries)!
• COFFEE!
• PAINT!
• LIGHT BULB!
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39. ASSIGNMENT: PICK A PRODUCT!
THIS PRODUCT WILL BE THE FOCUS OF YOUR CLASSWORK FOR THE ENTIRE
SEMESTER!
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Designer Chair!
iPhone App!
Water Filter!
Takeout Packaging!
Backpack!
Infant Toy!
Lamp!
Non-Phone Tracking Device!
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40. ASSIGNMENT!
BY END OF CLASS TODAY!
1. Specify your product: Brand, customer, price-point!
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BY NEXT WEEK (PRESENT AT BEGINNING OF CLASS)!
1. First draft of goal and functional unit!
2. First draft of customer/product profile!
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