#ACLCA2021 - Idea Brainstorm! by Steven Bouchard

#ACLCA2021 - Idea Brainstorm! by Steven Bouchard https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021 Closing General Session | Sept. 24, 2021 en-us 2021-09-24 02:36:04 UTC 2023-03-05 00:25:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/617196890/c134ead4bb98b18a64762dfe039e565a/ACLCA2020conflogo_rev.jpg Consultant Coffee Corner https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766069391 We would love to have an ongoing mechanism for consultants to network with one another, share ideas, ask questions, etc.]]> 2021-09-24 16:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766069391 Equivalencies https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766071850 More ways to convert "strange" metrics form LCA into common equivalencies (build on ECOED's work)]]> 2021-09-24 16:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766071850 Training https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766075794 ACLCA could provide training to non-LCA stakeholders so people can be more prepared to engage in the scope and goal definition and interpretation of LCA work]]> 2021-09-24 16:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766075794 Workshops https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766076358 Twice a year (?) have time with experts where we can bring in data/results we need to share and get work together on how to visualize those results]]> 2021-09-24 16:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766076358 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766076508 2021-09-24 16:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766076508 Extend EPA equivalency to other impact indicators sachinbnande https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766081004 EPA carbon footprint equivalency is good tool to convey results but this need to extend further to other impact indicators ]]> 2021-09-24 16:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766081004 Interactive Graphic https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766081787 Dynamically interactive walkthrough or tutorial of the graphic. Similar to the tutorial that often shows up when accessing an app or webpage for the first time.]]> 2021-09-24 16:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766081787 Tame the numbers https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766082214 Numbers are opaque to the majority of people. Have the numbers available but skillfully presented at various appropriate levels.]]> 2021-09-24 16:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766082214 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766082734 Not sure if we can convince other's to change their perceived mission...]]> 2021-09-24 16:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766082734 AIChE https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766085555 Connect with their conference/LCA tracks or working groups]]> 2021-09-24 16:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766085555 LCA Lingo https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766086570 We need the simple map (glossary)to convert LCA lingo and jargon into clear, common language - understandable, not legalistic]]> 2021-09-24 16:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766086570 Use the power of coaltions - ALCLA Policy Committee is fairly diverse, and can invite in groups like US Chamber to join us for either committee meetings or how we can supplement their LCA knowledge. mlevy45 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766088990 2021-09-24 16:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766088990 Make it relatable!! No matter how or who you are communicating with, make it relatable. https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766089187 2021-09-24 16:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766089187 LCA media blitz https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766089874 Put "LCA" everywhere to inspire people to want to learn what it is and does.]]> 2021-09-24 16:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766089874 Trade groups, even media like movies, TV shows, docuseries, etc. Help spread the good word of LCA. https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766090314 2021-09-24 16:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766090314 Engage with EJ research community https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091184 2021-09-24 16:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091184 Partner with different expert communicators https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091444 Experts in:

Computer graphics
Digital modeling
Information design
Info graphics
Etc...]]> 2021-09-24 16:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091444 Get the DoD fully onboard with LCA https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091671 2021-09-24 16:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091671 LCA Lingo https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091760 Need good glossaries to relate our lingo to common language - that is still correct but simple and conssistant - and not as dry as ISO!]]> 2021-09-24 16:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091760 Always keep our focus on students, recent grads, and expanding their opportunities to advance LCT through our ACLCA community mlevy45 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091859 2021-09-24 16:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766091859 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766093890 Serve as a center for a resource repository from all stakeholders in ACLCA for all LCA stakeholders to access, need to be organized and easy to access ]]> 2021-09-24 16:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766093890 Virtual Job Boards for LCA Positions https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766094299 2021-09-24 16:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766094299 Industry Standard Images and Comparison Tools https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766094588 Similar to the relatable image of the soccer field. It would be nice to have a common set of comparison images that are universally recognized and provide the same level of concern across boarders.]]> 2021-09-24 16:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766094588 Communication https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766094791 1) ACLCA community effort to take brainstorms from this conference to make best practices for communication

a. colors, relatable frameworks (e.g., SDGs & equivalency calculators), animations, multi-sensory, simplicity, inclusivity

b. bringing in designers

c. hire Chris Jordan

d. Data visualization

e. learn from others, e.g., Nat’l geographic, data is beautiful, making shift happen

f. better understand the audience

]]> 2021-09-24 16:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766094791 Host a repository for useful LCA graphics https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766095041 2021-09-24 16:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766095041 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766095196 2021-09-24 16:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766095196 Way to keep communication channels open between conferences https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766095259 Maybe an online discussion board]]> 2021-09-24 16:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766095259 How to say it. https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096155 Mom-friendly explanations. Start with the benefit to the listener (so what) and after that go into the technical details (what)]]> 2021-09-24 16:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096155 Start teaching LCA in grade school https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096199 2021-09-24 16:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096199 Organization of Resources https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096378 Better organize the resources you already offer, as well as put together small industry committees to generate and maintain a list of resources relevant to specific industries. Make this a central repository of information/resources that anyone can reference

]]> 2021-09-24 16:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096378 Create a plan on what organizationos to connect with then reach out https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096487 2021-09-24 16:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096487 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096861 2021-09-24 16:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766096861 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097066 Provide some sort of platform or contact form where students can easily access information/resources about ACLCA (two students in our group said they emailed regarding student committees / joining and never heard back)]]> 2021-09-24 16:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097066 5-sec estimation tools https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097110 Something like psychrometric charts for rough estimations when comparing several options (https://humiditycontrol.com/psychrometric-chart/)]]> 2021-09-24 16:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097110 ACLCA Mission https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097434 It isn't clear to me what exactly the mission for ACLCA is. I remember there was a strategic plan presented last year. It is hard to find it now. It would be great to have that and a missions statement as front and center with the ACLCA activities, committee work, and the conference. I think that could help guide the answers to questions 1 and 2. Who are the stakeholders? What do we provide to them? etc.]]> 2021-09-24 16:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097434 Connecting dots sachinbnande https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097871 ACLCA can help to connect with different subject matter experts across different organizations ]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766097871 Create Challenge Grants https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098106 Grants to different sectors can build more engagement.]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098106 Relatable Visualizations https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098108 Express LCA metrics in ways folks can understand and act upon. Can we relate to planetary resource limits? Can we relate to everyday use of products, in quantities people can relate to? Can we visualize flows in intuitive ways?]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098108 LCA media blitz https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098139 We need to mainstream LCA in the media so people become interested.]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098139 ACLCA central go to https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098354 make ACLCA website our platform for best practices, jobs, finding experts, reading news, etc. ]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098354 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098502 engage with lower education - start early - kids not just adults ]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098502 Public outreach events https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098568 Library, school, church, &c]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098568 Stay close to the EU PEF initiative as it is going to shape grately how our organizations will conduct LCA tomorrow https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098712 2021-09-24 16:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098712 Better integration with students, especially undergraduate students https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098812 Maybe establish partnerships with colleges and universities to bring awareness specific to an industry

]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098812 Make content available on website https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098957 Including strategic plan! Only available for those in a specific committee or working group. Share the great work of the committee and org!]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766098957 Training https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766099284 Experience based trainings/tutorials, ex. introductory training for newbies. "Getting started with LCA." or "Advanced communication for experienced LCA practitioners" ]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766099284 Shared graphics https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766099541 Have a repository of (awesome) graphics we can all use to communicate LCA.

]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766099541 Establish guidance to supplement ISO standards on tricky issues in LCA (e.g., biogenic carbon, recycling, attribution vs. consequential, etc.) https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766099599 2021-09-24 16:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766099599 Online interaction platform https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100216 Twitter LCA discussion channel to connect with other members of the ACLCA to discuss recent topics and megatrends ]]> 2021-09-24 16:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100216 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100256 outreach to undergraduate students in many fields, not just technical ones]]> 2021-09-24 16:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100256 Coordination with corporate reporting initiatives https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100556 2021-09-24 16:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100556 Better leverage ACLCA members existing knowledge of other groups https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100644 Newer ACLCA members are not aware of the other conferences and groups, that I know some existing members are aware of. Perhaps create of list of these other groups and conferences, and a contact list of ACLCA members that have more information on them?]]> 2021-09-24 16:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766100644 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766101075 Focus more on SYSTEMS THINKING and less on LCA -....LCA for activation, LCT for conceptualizing the world as it is and as it could be. ]]> 2021-09-24 16:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766101075 Sponsor student projects, awards, or scholarships https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766101490 AATCC has opportunities for undergrads and graduate students to engage through student challenges. Also student paper competition at conference]]> 2021-09-24 16:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766101490 Industry Groups https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766101749 Bring in industry groups where we (the LCA community) see the most potential benefit for our results.]]> 2021-09-24 16:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766101749 Standardization of methods and data to the maximum extent possible https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102227 2021-09-24 16:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102227 Conference Cost - Students/Academics https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102389 It could be helpful to reduce costs for students (and possibly newer professors from universities) participating in the conference.]]> 2021-09-24 16:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102389 Express only real savings https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102799 If you save cups, talk about cups saved. Don't compare it to planting trees, bacause people will understand that you ACTUALLY planted trees. Also, it is not a precise comparison.]]> 2021-09-24 16:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102799 Communication templates https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102867 Have LCA practitioners work with designers, artists, etc. to create templates that can be leveraged to present results.]]> 2021-09-24 16:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766102867 Engage with local industry Associations sachinbnande https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766103287 2021-09-24 16:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766103287 Movie producers, writers and directors https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766104248 It would be great to include some LCA general results in movies and TV series. ]]> 2021-09-24 16:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766104248 It's not just carbon! https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766104362 We use LCA to avoided burden shifting. If we only report the carbon, we might lose sight of that. ]]> 2021-09-24 16:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766104362 Use the ACLCA website as a central hub of information https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766104821 Would be great to use the website to store presentations, standards, tools, etc. so that is accessible. It is very difficult to find past ACLCA presentations and current standards/tools.]]> 2021-09-24 16:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766104821 Compare to a base case https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766105156 Compare to a base case so it is easier to look at the changes.]]> 2021-09-24 16:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766105156 LCA Foundation https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766105274 Long-term idea- set up non-profit to engage with policies; fund scholarships; celebrate LCA through public recognition

]]> 2021-09-24 16:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766105274 Engage designers & research scientists developing the enabling technologies https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766106127 The LCA community is beginning to engage with product designers, but we could still increase this engagement. Also, engagement with the research scientists developing the energy / energy efficient technologies of tomorrow will be essential. Some of those groups are minimally aware of LCA even though the purpose of their research may be energy/environmental impact minimization.]]> 2021-09-24 16:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766106127 Facilitate connection https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766108128 there are going to be emerging topics around LCA, the value of it and its application, to a variety of fields. it would be great to have ACLCA facilitate connecting all SME stakeholders (academia, consultants, NGOs, etc.) to have a seat at the table on specific topics, to form a unified view point as part of this bigger community. ]]> 2021-09-24 16:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766108128 AP Environmental Science curriculum https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766108535 Design lessons (see cotton sustainability for examples) and get AP to include in curriculum for HS students]]> 2021-09-24 16:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766108535 local sections https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766120619 We can gather people locally for occasional meet up/ dinner, have a presentation, etc]]> 2021-09-24 16:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766120619 Connect https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766122402 Make it easy for companies to find consultants and/or academics/students to work on anything related to LCA: LCA practitioners, writers/artists/communicators, graphic designers who understand LCA results, etc. And vice versa.]]> 2021-09-24 16:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766122402 Tell a story https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766142625 It would be great to present the result from a perspective of a person would would be effective]]> 2021-09-24 16:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766142625 https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766672386 The inclusion of arts-related talks was great! I would have loved to see them go into more depth (esp. Chris Jordan on the philosophy behind his art). Would it be possible to have an entire conference track dedicated to arts next year? Bring back plenary keynotes on the big new ideas in LCA/sustainability and use one of the concurrent track sessions for the arts. ]]> 2021-09-24 22:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766672386 Check Twitter to connect! https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766675082 So many hashtags ... so many perspectives that we're missing at ACLCA. I've seen other scientific societies keep an index of relevant hashtags and usernames. Could ACLCA consider something like this? Where could we all contribute to such a list?]]> 2021-09-24 22:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766675082 SciComm Workshops https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766683543 I would LOVE to see a series of science communication workshops throughout the year, focused on LCA issues. Examples: inclusivescicomm.org, compassscicomm.org, and recommendations from either org.]]> 2021-09-24 23:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1766683543 Visual and physical representations- art, graphics, video, theatre, story telling. All publicised and distributed widely and well. https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767922140 2021-09-26 00:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767922140 Strong, intentional focus on Partnerships. https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767922431 2021-09-26 00:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767922431 Increase presence in public https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767922675 2021-09-26 00:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767922675 Focus on the mindset change- continue the focus on the arts and add psychology. https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767923199 2021-09-26 00:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sbouchard10/ACLCA2021/wish/1767923199