Shelie A. Miller
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Co-Director,
Professor
On sabbatical during the 2023-24 academic year
Status:
Current
Education
- PhD., Civil and Materials Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2006
- M.E., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, 2001
- B.S., Chemistry, Denison University, 2000
Office Location
1532 Dana Building, 440 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
Research Interests
Dr. Miller’s research interests center around the life cycle impacts of emerging energy systems. Recent work focuses on the non-carbon aspects of biofuels, such as disruptions to the nitrogen cycle and changes in land use. Interests also include advancing Life Cycle Assessment methods to analyze dynamic and emerging systems, such as hydraulic fracturing in the US and electricity grids in developing countries.
Publications (70)
Projects (28)
In the News (110)
Packaging Dive
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Life cycle assessments loom large for the outcome of EPR programs
American Recycler
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University of Michigan to assess effectiveness of Michigan’s bottle deposit law
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability
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University of Michigan team to assess effectiveness of Michigan’s bottle deposit law
Taste Cooking
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The Great Pouchification of American Food
Consumer Reports
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How to Compost at Home
New Food Magazine
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Improved refrigerated supply chains could save nearly half of global food waste, says new study
The Augusta Chronicle
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How many times do you need to use your reusable bags to make it count? What the experts say
WEMU
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Issues of the Environment: Improving home and community sustainability efforts in Washtenaw County
KUNC
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In 2024, single-use plastics are out. What Coloradans replace them with could make the difference.
Nature World News
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Refill Shops: Customers Bring Their Own Containers Ranging From Used Jars to Tupperware To Reduce the Use of Disposable Containers
World Nation News
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Without plastic or waste, this way stores are gaining ground in the US
Tasting Table
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Packaged Meals Aren't Always Worse For The Environment
The New York Times
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The Secret Behind Japan’s Delicious Strawberries: Kerosene
Popular Science
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How companies greenwash their plastic pollution
Plastic News
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Kickstart: Rethinking coffee pods
Washington Post
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Single-use coffee pods have surprising environmental benefits over other brewing methods
Consumer Reports
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How to Get Rid of Your Old Treadmill or Other Exercise Equipment
Scientific American
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Outdoor Air Conditioning Cools the World Cup—but Is It Sustainable?
Popular Science
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Should we switch from petroleum ink to soy-based ink?
The New York Times
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Why Do Some People in New Jersey Suddenly Have Bags and Bags of Bags?
Yahoo! News
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How to Compost in Your Apartment
Tucson Sentinel
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Rethinking air conditioning amid climate change
Knowable Magazine
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Rethinking air conditioning amid climate change
Tasting Table
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Are Meal Kits Environmentally Friendly?
Consumer Reports
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How to Compost in Your Apartment
Consumer Reports
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The Big Problem With Plastic
University of Michigan News
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Climate benefits vs. burdens: Which products are best suited for emerging carbon capture technologies?
Anthropocene - Daily Science
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Think reusable straws, wraps, and cups are always better for the environment? Think again.
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
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University of Michigan researchers: Reusable products aren’t always best for environment
University of Michigan News
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Is reusable always best? Comparing environmental impacts of reusable vs. single-use kitchenware
The University Record
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Regents Roundup — May 2021
University of Michigan News
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Shelie Miller: Environmental Sustainability…and Roller Derby?
KPC News - Kendallville, Indiana
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Wasteful packaging concerns balanced by consumer mindfulness
Futurity
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5 Myths about Single-Use Plastic
ScienceDaily
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Mythbusting: Five common misperceptions surrounding the environmental impacts of single-use plastics
University of Michigan News
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Mythbusting: 5 common misperceptions surrounding the environmental impacts of single-use plastics
University of Michigan News
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Earth Day @ 50: Insights from a pandemic
Christian Science Monitor
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Locavores were resetting the American table. Then came a pandemic.
Medical Daily
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Grocery Shopping Tips Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Detroit News
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Attention, shoppers: There's plenty of food for everyone; be patient and 'don't panic'
WWJ Newsradio 950
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Grocery Shopping During A Pandemic: How To Shop, What To Get
WXYZ Detroit
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University of Michigan professor: Grocery stores not equipped to keep up with level of demand
WDIV Click on Detroit
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Annual 'Fast Food for Thought' talks to take place Oct. 1 in downtown Ann Arbor
WUOM
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Issues Of The Environment: U-M Study Shows Delivered Meal Kits Are Greener Than Grocery Shopping
Earth911
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Forecasting the Impact of Connected and Automated Vehicles on Energy Use: A Microeconomic Study
Apartment Therapy
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Why The Best Thing For Your Cleaning Routine Is a $3 Diaper
Food Processing - Australia
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Meal kits are greener than grocery meals
Christian Science Monitor
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Are meal kits bad for the environment? You might be surprised.
Food Navigator
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Meal kits are ‘greener than you thought’, new study concludes
Huffington Post Canada
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Meal Kits Are Better For The Environment Than Grocery Shopping: Study
London Evening Standard
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Meal kits better for the environment than grocery shopping, according to a new study
The Telegraph
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Meal kits better for the environment than meals cooked from supermarket ingredients, study finds
Consumer Affairs
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Meal kits are better for the environment than grocery store meals
University of Michigan News
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Those home-delivered meal kits are greener than you thought, new study concludes
Popular Science
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Meal kits are full of wasteful packaging—but they might still beat the grocery store
Gizmodo - Earther
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Turns Out, Meal Kits Might Not Suck for the Planet
Daily Mail
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Meal kits are BETTER for the environment than going to the store despite the extra packaging, study finds
Science Daily
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Those home-delivered meal kits are greener than you thought
Energy News Network
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Ohio cement plant looks to wind to reduce footprint of energy-intensive industry
University of Michigan News Service
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