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FRAMEWORK, METHODS & TOOLS LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT

Keoleian, G.A. “The Application of Life Cycle Assessment to Design.” Journal of Cleaner Production 1(3-4) (1993): p. 143-149. CSS93-01

Keoleian, G.A., D. Menerey, B.W. Vigor, D.A. Toile, B.W. Coronary, H.C. Latham, C.L. Harrison, T.L Bogus, R.G. Hunt, and J.D. Sellers. Product Life Cycle Assessment to Reduce Health Risk and Environmental Impacts. Park Ridge, New Jersey: Noyas Data Corporation, 1994. CSS94-03

Keoleian, G. Life Cycle Design. McGraw-Hill, New York (1996): 6.1-6.34. CSS98-04

Keoleian, Gregory A. and David V. Spitzley. "Life Cycle Based Sustainability Metrics.” Sustainability Science and Engineering Defining Principles (Sustainability Science and Engineering, Volume 1) Book Chapter 7. 2006: 127-159. CSS06-04

LIFE CYCLE COST

Hornbrook, C.L. Tools and Implementation Framework for Environmental Cost Accounting, Master of Science thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, 1998. CSS98-01

LIFE CYCLE DESIGN

Keoleian, G.A. and D. Menerey. Life Cycle Design Guidance Manual: Environmental Requirements and the Product System. Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory. Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA/600/R-92/226. January 1993: 191 CSS93-02

Keoleian, G.A., D. Menerey and M.A. Curran. “A Life Cycle Approach to Product System Design”. Pollution Prevention Review 3(3) (1993): 293-306. CSS93-03

Keoleian, G.A. and D. Menerey. “Sustainable Development by Design: Review of Life Cycle Design and Related Approaches.” Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association 44 (1994): 645

668. CSS94-01 Keoleian, G.A. "Pollution Prevention Through Life Cycle Design." Proceeding of the Pollution Prevention Handbook (1995): 253-292. CSS95-01

Keoleian, G.A., J. Koch and D. Menerey. Life Cycle Design Framework and Demonstration Projects: Profiles of AT&T and AlliedSignal. National Risk Management Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency. EPA/600/R-95/107. (1995) 140 CSS95-02

Keoleian, G.A. “Life Cycle Design”. Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment. Ed. Mary Curran. New York: McGraw-Hill: (1996). CSS96-04

Staudinger, J. and P.V. Roberts. "A critical compilation of Henry's law constant temperature dependence relations for organic compounds in dilute aqueous solutions." Chemosphere, Elsevier Science (2001): 561-576. CSS01-11

Staudinger, J. Setting priorities and reducing risk: Application of a relative risk scoring approach to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data and its policy implications. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, (2001): 256. CSS01-12

BUILDINGS

NON-RESIDENTIAL

Gundala, Sharada. “LEED™ Energy Performance Modeling and Evaluation of the S.T. Dana Building Renovations.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2003): 1-99. CSS03-07

Reppe, P., ed. “Environmentally Sustainable Non-Residential Buildings: Sustainability Indicators: Part I.” Proceedings of National Sustainable Buildings Workshop. University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, (1999):12. CSS99-08

Scheuer, C.W. and G.A. Keoleian Evaluation of LEED™ Using Life Cycle Assessment Methods NIST GCR 02-836 National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2002):157. CSS02-05

Scheuer, C.W. and G.A. Keoleian, “Whole Building Life Cycle Energy and Environmental Impacts: The Dominance of Energy and Water Services Burdens in a New University Building” Sustainable Building 2002. Oslo, Norway, (September 23-25, 2002). CSS02-08

Scheuer C.W., G.A. Keoleian, and P. Reppe. “Life Cycle Energy and Environmental Performance of a New University Building: Modeling Challenges and Design Implications.” Energy and Buildings 35 (2003): 1049-1064 CSS03-09

Spitzley, D., L. Flanigan, and K. Boyd. “CSS Factsheets, Commercial Buildings.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor. (2005):1-2. CSS05-05.

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

Blanchard, S. and P. Reppe, Life Cycle Analysis of a Residential Home in Michigan, Master of Science thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI. (1998). CSS98-05

Reppe, P., ed. "Environmentally Sustainable Non-Residential Buildings: Implementation Strategies. Part III" Proceedings of the National Sustainable Buildings Workshop 1999, (Ann Arbor, MI, 1999): 10. CSS99-10

Keoleian, G.A., S. Blanchard and P. Reppe. "Life Cycle Energy, Costs, and Strategies for Improving a Single Family House." Journal of Industrial Ecology 4(2) (2001): 135-156. CSS00-11

Keoleian, G.A. and P. Reppe, "CSS Factsheets, Residential Buildings." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2001): 1-2. CSS01-08

Keoleian, G.A., P. Reppe, and C. Scheuer, 2001, "Life-Cycle-Assessment-based Analysis of BEES 2.0b Software." Report prepared for Building & Fire Research Lab, National Institute of Standards and Technology, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2001). CSS01-13

Keoleian, G.A. and G. McD. Lewis. “Modeling the life cycle energy and environmental performance of amorphous silicon BIPV roofing in the US.” Renewable Energy 28 (2003): 271-293. CSS03-10

Kim, Doyoon. “Preliminary Life Cycle Analysis of Modular and Conventional Housing in Benton Harbor, MI.”  Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2008): 1-43.  CSS08-05

COMMUNICATION

Durham, Matt, Elizabeth Durfee and Greg Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, Green IT." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2009): 1-2. CSS09-07

Gard, David L. “Digital Libraries and the Environment: A Comparative Life Cycle Energy Analysis.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2001): 178. CSS01-15

Gard, D.L. and G.A. Keoleian, “A Life Cycle Energy Comparison of Two Journal Collections: Electronic and Traditional.” Proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and Environment, San Francisco (May 6-9, 2002): 49-52. CSS02-07

Gard, D.L. and G.A. Keoleian. “Digital versus Print Energy Performance in the Selection and Use of Scholarly Journals.” Journal of Industrial Ecology 6(2) (2003): 115-132. CSS03-03

Kozak, Greg. “Printed Scholarly Books and E-book Reading Devices: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Two Book Options.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2003): 1-238. CSS03-04

Kozak, Greg, and G.A. Keoleian. “Printed Scholarly Books and E-book Reading Devices: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Two Book Options”. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): Boston (May 19-22, 2003) 291-296. CSS03-06

COMMUNITIES

Bulkley, J.W., G.A. Keoleian and B. Nicholson. “Measuring Progress: Developing Standard Campus Performance Metrics.” Campus Ecology Connection, 11(1) (2000): 3-8. CSS00-06

Chan, Arthur and Gregory Keoleian. "A Technical Update on Environmental Reporting for the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus: The U-M Environmental Data Repository." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-17. CSS06-16

Chan, Arthur, Blair Willcox, Helaine Hunscher and Gregory Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U-M Environmental Performance." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-2. CSS06-12

Chan, Arthur, Blair Willcox, Helaine Hunscher and Gregory Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U-M Air and Water Pollutant Emissions." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-2. CSS06-13

Chan, Arthur, Blair Willcox, Helaine Hunscher and Gregory Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U-M Energy Consumption and Conservation." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-2. CSS06-14

Chan, Arthur, Blair Willcox, Helaine Hunscher and Gregory Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U-M Waste Management and Recycling." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-2. CSS06-15

Chazan, D.A., and A.A. Cotter. Evaluating the Impacts of Proposed Land Conversion: A Tool for Local Decision-Making, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, 2001. CSS01-02

Deslauriers, Sarah, Colin McMillan and David Spitzley. “Environmental Reporting for the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus: the U-M Environmental Data Repository.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor. (2005): 1-84. CSS05-11

Durfee, Elizabeth, Matt Durham and Greg Keoleian."CSS Factsheets, U.S. Cities." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2009): 1-2. CSS09-06

Epstein, S., J. Malcoun II, J. Oorbeck and M. Yamada. "City of Ann Arbor Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan." Master's Project, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2003): 1-431. CSS03-02

Garvin, L., N. Henry and M. Vernon. Community Materials Flow Analysis: A Case Study of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Master of Science thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, (2000). CSS00-02

Rodriquez, S.I., M.S. Roman, S.H. Sturhahn, E.H. Terry. "Examining Our Progress: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Prototype Sustainability Report" University Master's Project, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2002): 50. CSS02-03

Rodriquez, S.I., M.S. Roman, S.H. Sturhahn, E.H. Terry. "Sustainability Assessment and Reporting for the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor Campus." University Master's Project, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2002): 1-396. CSS02-04

Shriberg, M. Development of a Sustainability Management Framework for the University of Michigan Housing Division, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, (1999). CSS99-07

Vernon, M.K., L.N. Garvin, N.S. Henry, and G.A. Keoleian. “Community Materials Flow Analysis: A Case Study of Ann Arbor, Michigan.” Proceedings from the Third International Workshop on Environmental Systems Analysis and Management (Vienna, Austria, September 21-23, 2000). CSS00-03

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

GENERAL

Bole, Richard. “Life Cycle Optimization of Residential Clothes Washer Replacement.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-49. CSS06-03

Horie, Yuhta Alan. “Life Cycle Optimization of Household Refrigerator-Freezer Replacement.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-69. CSS04-13

Kim, Hyung Chul, Gregory A. Keoleian, and Yuhta A. Horie. "Optimal household refrigerator replacement policy for life cycle energy, greenhouse gas emissions and cost." Energy Policy (2006): 34(15): 2310-2323. CSS06-07

Keoleian, Gregory A., Hyung Chul Kim, and Yuhta A. Horie. "Optimal Household Refrigerator Replacement Policy.” 3rd International Conference of the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Proceedings. Stockholm, Sweden (2005): 25-26. CSS05-12

Shanin, Dimitri A. “Protocol and Preliminary Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory Steelcase, Inc.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-45. CSS06-05

ELECTRONICS

Keoleian, G.A., W.J. Glantschnig and W. McCann. “Life Cycle Design: AT&T Demonstration Project.” Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment (Piscataway, NJ, May 2-4, 1994). CSS94-02

Koch, J. and G.A. Keoleian. “Evaluating Environmental Performance: A Case Study in the Flat-Panel Display Industry.” Proceedings from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers International Symposium on Electronics & the Environment (May 1-3, 1995). CSS95-04

Koch, J. “Evaluating Environmental Performance: A Case Study in the Flat Panel Display Industry.” 1996, Master of Science thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor. CSS96-03

FURNITURE

Conway, Caroline. “Steelcase Green Product Development:  An Early Stage Life Cycle Analysis Tool and Methodology.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2008): 1-86.  CSS08-01

Dietz, Bernhard. “Life Cycle Assessment of Office Furniture Products.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-103. CSS05-08

Keoleian, G.A., J.W. Bulkley, R. DeYoung, A. Duncan, E. McLaughlin, D. Menerey, M. Monroe and T. Swenson. Waste Reduction in Furniture Manufacture: Case Study Report of Steelcase Inc., Office of Waste Reduction Services, State of Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Commerce. Lansing, MI, (1991): 32. CSS91-01

Marshall, Blake, and Michael Lepech. “Development of Steelcase Wood Products Manufacturing Division Environmental Performance Measures Project.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2008): 1-48. CSS08-03

Spitzley, David, Bernhard Dietz, and Gregory Keoleian. “Life-Cycle Assessment of Office Furniture Products. Final report on the study of three Steelcase office furniture products: AirTouch table, Garland desk, Siento chair.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-69. CSS06-11

PACKAGING

Arbitman, Nathan, Tony Baptista, Edward Ekkers, Jonathon Forrester and Heather Kirshman. “Aveda’s Product Distribution System: A Strategic Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Consumption.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-163. CSS05-10

Brachfeld, D., T. Dritz, S. Kodama, A. Phipps, E. Steiner and G.A. Keoleian. “Life Cycle Assessment of the Stonyfield Farm Product Delivery System.” University of Michigan. (2001). CSS01-03

Keoleian, G.A., A.W. Phipps, T.D. and D. Brachfeld. “Life Cycle Environmental Performance and Improvement of a Yogurt Product Delivery System.” Packaging Technology and Science 17: 2 (2004): 85-103. CSS04-09

Keoleian, G.A. and D. Menerey. “Disposable vs. Reusable Systems: Two Source Reduction Case Studies.” Journal of Environmental Systems 20(4) (1991): 343-357. CSS91-02

Keoleian, G.A. and D. Menerey. “Packaging and Process Improvements: Three Source Reduction Case Studies.” Journal of Environmental Systems. 21(1) (1992): 21-37. CSS92-01

Keoleian, G.A. and D. Spitzley. “Guidance for Improving Life-cycle Design and Management of Milk Packaging.” Journal of Industrial Ecology. 3(1) (1999): 111-126. CSS99-04

Smith, V.M. and G.A. Keoleian. “Evaluation of Alternative Closure Options for Stonyfield Farm Product Delivery Systems.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2002): 23. CSS02-02

Spitzley, D.V., G.A. Keoleian and J.S. McDaniel, Life Cycle Design of Milk and Juice Packaging. National Risk Management Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, 1997, EPA/600/R-97/082. CSS97-08

EDUCATION

Bulkley, J.W. “The Challenge to Higher Education,” Pollution Prevention News: U.S. EPA. (1997). CSS97-10

Keoleian, G.A. and S. Knudsen. Environmental Law: Exploring the Influence on Engineering Design, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, (2001): 90. CSS01-09

ENERGY

Bandyopadhyay, Priyanka, Anthony Gross, Michael Hartley, Jeffrey Lebrun, Ali Moazed. “Renewable Energy for BHP Billiton:  Framework and Application to BHP Billiton’s Global Assets.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2008): 1-198.    CSS08-02

BIOMASS

Heller, M.C., G.A. Keoleian and T.A. Volk. “Life cycle assessment of a willow bioenergy cropping system.” Biomass and Bioenergy 25 (2003): 147-165. CSS03-05

Heller, Martin C., G.A. Keoleian, M.K. Mann and T.A. Volk. “Life cycle energy and environmental benefits of generating electricity from willow biomass.” Renewable Energy 29 (2004): 1023–1042. CSS0402

Keoleian, Gregory A., Timothy A. Volk. “Renewable Energy from Willow Biomass Crops: Life Cycle Energy, Environmental and Economic Performance.” Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, (2005): 24:385–406. CSS05-27

Spitzley, D.V. and G.A. Keoleian. “Life Cycle Environmental and Economic Assessment of Willow Biomass Electricity: A Comparison with Other Renewable and Non-Renewable Sources.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-71. CSS04-05

ELECTRIC POWER

Bailey, Peter, Oracha Chotimongkol, Shinji Isono. “Demand Analysis and Optimization of Renewable Energy: Sustainable Rural Electrification of Mbanayili, Ghana.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1- 169. CSS07-04

Baron, Scott Gregory. “Developing Power Business Plan: Empowering The Bottom Of The Pyramid.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-72. CSS04-08

Baron, S.G., G.A. Keoleian and D.V. Spitzley. “Life Cycle Energy and Environmental Analysis of the NextEnergy Microgrid Pavilion.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-65. CSS04-10

Baron, Scott G., “Motown microgrid: life-cycle analysis rates energy and environmental performance.” Cogeneration and On-Site Power Production. November-December 2004: 75-81. CSS04-11

Kammen, D.M. and S. Pacca. Assessing the Costs of Electricity. 29 (2004): 301-344. CSS04-16

Sadowski, M. and G.A. Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U.S. Energy System." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2003): 1-2. CSS03-11

Sadowski, M. and G.A. Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U.S. Renewable Energy." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2003): 1-2. CSS03-12

Spitzley, David V., Gregory A. Keoleian & Scott G. Baron. “Life cycle energy and environmental analysis of a microgrid power pavilion.” International Journal of Energy Research 31(2007):1-13. CSS07-01

HYDROGEN

Björklund, A., M.W. Melaina, G.A. Keoleian, 2001, "Hydrogen as a transportation fuel produced from thermal gasification of municipal solid waste: an examination of two integrated technologies." International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2001): 1209-1221. CSS01-10

Chao, Edward M., Marshall Chase & Kristofer Jadd. “An Economic Analysis of the DTE Energy Hydrogen Technology Park.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-119. CSS06-10

van Rooijen, Jacobus. “A Life Cycle Assessment of the PureCell™ Stationary Fuel Cell System: Providing a Guide for Environmental Improvement.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2006): 1-100. CSS06-08

PHOTOVOLTAIC

Callaway, Duncan, Geoff Lewis, Deepak Sivaraman and Greg Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, Photovoltaic Energy." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1-2. CSS07-08

Keoleian, G.A. and G.M. Lewis. "Application of Life Cycle Energy Analysis to Photovoltaic Module Design." Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Application 5(4) (1997): 287-300. CSS97-07

Lewis, G. and G.A. Keoleian. “Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaic Modules: A Life Cycle Design Case Study." Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment (Piscataway, NJ, May 6 - 8, 1996). CSS96-02

Lewis, G. and G.A. Keoleian. Life Cycle Design of Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaic Modules. National Risk Management Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, 1997, EPA/600/R97/081. CSS97-06

Lewis, G.M., G.A. Keoleian, M.R. Moore, D.L. Mazmanian and M. Navvab. PV-BILD: A Life Cycle Environmental and Economic Assessment Tool for Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Installations, National Science Foundation / Lucent Technologies Industrial Ecology Grant. BES-97272689 (1999). CSS99-02R

Lewis, G. and G.A. Keoleian. "PV-BIPAT: An Evaluation and Design Tool for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Installations," Proceedings of the American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference (Portland, ME, June 12-16, 1999): 307-312. CSS99-03

Pacca, Sergio, Deepak Sivaraman and Gregory A. Keoleian. “Life Cycle Assessment of the Photovoltaic System in Dana Building: Thin Film Laminates, Multi-crystalline Modules and Balance of System Components.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-106. CSS05-09

Pacca, Sergio, Deepak Sivaraman and Gregory A. Keoleian. “Parameters affecting the life cycle performance of PV technologies and systems.” Energy Policy. (2007): 35(60): 3316-3326.    CSS07-10

Pacca, Sergio, David V. Spitzley and Gregory Keoleian. "Leveraging Non-Renewable Fuels for Renewable Electricity Generation.” 3rd International Conference of the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Proceedings. Stockholm, Sweden (2005): 371-373. CSS05-15

WIND

Lewis, Geoff. "High value wind - a method to explore the relationship between wind speed and electricity locational marginal price."  Renewable Energy (2008): 33(8): 1843-1853.    CSS08-04

Lewis, Geoff, Duncan Callaway, Blair Willcox and Greg Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, Wind Energy in the U.S." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1-2. CSS07-09

Melaina, Marc. “Wind Energy Biography: A Review of Wind Turbine Technology and Economics.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-46. CSS04-17

Sadeghi Baghsorkhi, Sina. "Examining the Benefits of Optimal Spatial Diversification of Wind Capacity." Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2009): 1-42. CSS09-10

FOOD & AGRICULTURE

Aistars, Guntra A., ed. “A Life Cycle Approach to Sustainable Agriculture Indicators.” Conference Proceedings (Ann Arbor, MI, February 26-27, 1999). CSS99-05

Bylin, Carey, R. Misra, M. Murch and W. Rigterink. “Sustainable Agriculture: An On-Farm Assessment Tool.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1- 95. CSS04-04

Bylin, Carey, R. Misra, M. Murch and W. Rigterink. “Sustainable Agriculture: Development of an On-Farm Assessment Tool.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-420. CSS04-03

Cashman, Sarah, Keri Dick, Derek Przybylo and William Walter. "Charting the Course for Sustainability at Aurora Organic Dairy - Phase 1: Energy & Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Assessment. " Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2009): 1-98. CSS09-03

Heller, M.C. and G.A. Keoleian. Life Cycle-Based Sustainability Indicators for Assessment of the U.S. Food System, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, (2000). CSS00-04

Heller, M.C. and G.A. Keoleian. “CSS Factsheets, U.S. Food System.” University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 1-2. CSS01-06

Heller, M.C. and G.A. Keoleian. “Assessing the sustainability of the US food system: a life cycle perspective.” Agricultural Systems 76 (2003): 1007–1041. CSS03-01

IMPACTS AND BURDENS

CLIMATE CHANGE

Bull, Pierre, Colin McMillan, Asako Yamamoto. “Michigan Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990 and 2002.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-212. CSS05-07

Durfee, Elizabeth, Matt Durham and Greg Keoleian."CSS Factsheets, Biodiversity." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2009): 1-2. CSS09-08

Durham, Matt, Elizabeth Durfee and Greg Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, Carbon Footprint." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2009): 1-2. CSS09-05

Edison, Michael, Kate Elliot, Bernie Fischlowitz-Roberts, Rachel Permut, Sarah Popp & Andy Winkelman. “Michigan at a Climate Crossroads: Strategies for Guiding the State in a Carbon Constrained World.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1-183. CSS07-02

McMillan, Colin, Gregory A. Keoleian, David V. Spitzley, Rosina Bierbaum, Henry Pollack, Perry Samson and John Barker. "CSS Factsheets, Climate Change: Science and Impacts." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-2. CSS05-19

McMillan, Colin, Gregory A. Keoleian, David V. Spitzley, Rachel Permut, Rosina Bierbaum and Henry Pollack. "CSS Factsheets, Climate Change: Policy and Mitigation." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-2. CSS05-20

McMillan, Colin, Gregory A. Keoleian, David V. Spitzley, Rosina Bierbaum, Henry Pollack, Perry Samson and John Barker. "CSS Factsheets, Greenhouse Gases." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-2. CSS05-21

LAND USE IMPACTS

Spitzley, D.V. and D A. Tolle. “Evaluating Land-Use Impacts. Selection of Surface Area Metrics for Life-Cycle Assessment of Mining.” Journal of Industrial Ecology 8:1-2 (2004): 11-21. CSS04-07

SOLID WASTE

Spitzley, David V., Michael J. Lear, and Gregory A. Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U.S. Municipal Solid Waste." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-2. CSS04-15

MATERIALS

Arbuckle, Peter. “Discovering Institutional Drivers and Barriers to Sustainable Concrete Construction.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1-106. CSS07-03

Chan, Arthur Wai-Cheung. “Economic and Environmental Evaluations of Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Practices: A Case Study of Michigan DOT Pavement Projects.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1-74. CSS07-05

Chan, Arthur, Gregory Keoleian, and Eric Gabler. “Evaluation of Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Practices Used by the Michigan Department of Transportation.” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering (2008): 134(6) :236-245.  CSS08-06

Chandler, Richard “Life-Cycle Cost Model for Evaluating the Sustainability of Bridge Decks: A Comparison of Conventional Concrete Joints and Engineered Cementitious Composite Link Slabs.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-101. CSS04-06

Kapur, Amit. “The future of the red metal – scenario analysis.” Futures 37:10 (2005) 1067 – 1094. CSS05-24

Kapur, A. “The future of the red metal - A developing country perspective from India.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 47(2006) 160-182. CSS06-02

Kapur, A. “The future of the red metal: Discards, Energy, Water, Residues, and Depletion.” Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal. (2006): 3(3): 209-236. Inderscience Publishers. CSS06-17

Kapur, A. and Graedel, T.E. “Copper Mines Above and Below the Ground.” Environmental Science and Technology 40(10) (2006): 3135-3141. CSS06-06

Kapur, Amit and Gregory Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U.S. Material Use." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-2. CSS05-18

Kapur, Amit, Alissa Kendall, Gregory Keoleian, Stephen Kesler and Hendrik G. van Oss. "Dynamic Modeling of Cement In-Use Stocks in United States.” 3rd International Conference of the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Proceedings. Stockholm, Sweden (2005): 225-227. CSS05-14

Kapur, Amit, Hendrik G. van Oss, G. A. Keoleian, Stephen E. Kesler, and Alissa Kendall. "The Contemporary Cement Cycle of the United States. " Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management. 11: 155-165. (2009) CSS09-04

Kendall, Alissa. “A Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment Tool for Comparing Bridge Deck Designs.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-75. CSS04-12

Kendall, Alissa. “Concrete Infrastructure Sustainability: Life Cycle Metrics, Materials Design, and Optimized Distribution of Cement Production.” Doctoral Dissertation, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1- 162. CSS07-07

Kendall, Alissa, Gregory Keoleian, and Richard Chandler. "An Integrated LCA-LCC Model for Evaluating Concrete Infrastructure Sustainability.” 3rd International Conference of the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Proceedings. Stockholm, Sweden (2005): 157-159. CSS05-13

Kendall, Alissa, Stephen Kesler and Gregory Keoleian. "Megaquarry vs. Decentralized Mineral Production: Network Analysis of Cement Production in the Great Lakes Region, USA. " Journal of Transport Geography (Available online 24 July 2009) CSS09-09

Keoleian, G.A., A. Kendall, J.E. Dettling, V.M. Smith, R.F. Chandler, M.D. Lepech and V.C. Li. "Life Cycle Modeling of Concrete Bridge Design: Comparison of Engineered Cementitious Composite Link Slabs and Conventional steel Expansion Joints.” Journal of Infrastructure Systems. 11:1 (2005): 51-60. CSS05-03

Keoleian, G.A., A. Kendall, R. Chandler, G. Helfand, M. Lepech and V. Li. "Life cycle model for evaluating the sustainability of concrete infrastructure systems.” International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR) 2005 Proceedings. Paper No. 23.2. Rome, Italy (2005): 1575-1580. CSS05-06

Keoleian, G.A., A. Kendall, R. Chandler, G.E. Helfand, M. Lepech, and V.C. Li. "Life-Cycle Cost Model for Evaluating the Sustainability of Bridge Decks.” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Life-Cycle Cost Analysis and Design of Civil Infrastructure Systems. Cocoa Beach, Florida (May 8-11, 2005): 143-150. CSS05-23

Keoleian, G.A., A. Kendall, M. Lepech and V.C. Li. “Guiding the design and application of new materials for enhancing sustainability performance: Framework and infrastructure application.” Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings (2006) Vol. 895, 0895-G06-01.1-01.13. CSS06-09

Lepech, Michael D., Victor C. Li and Gregory A. Keoleian. "Sustainable Infrastructure Material Design.” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Life-Cycle Cost Analysis and Design of Civil Infrastructure Systems. Cocoa Beach, Florida (May 8-11, 2005): 83-90. CSS05-22

McMillan, C.A. and G.A. Keoleian. "Not all Primary Aluminum is Created Equal: Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from 1990 to 2005. " Environmental Science and Technology, 43(5): 1571-1577. (2009) CSS09-02

ORGANIZATIONS

Zhao, J., “Implementing International Environmental Treaties in Developing Countries: China’s Compliance with the Montreal Protocol,” Global Environmental Politics, Vol.5, February 2005. CSS05-26

SERVICES

DRY CLEANING

Blackler, C., R. Denbow, W. Levine, K. Nemsick and R. Polk. A Comparative Analysis of Perc Dry Cleaning and An Alternative Wet Cleaning Process, Masters Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, (1995). CSS95-05

Keoleian, G.A., C.E. Blackler, R. Denbow and R. Polk. “Comparative Assessment of Wet and Dry Garment Cleaning, Part 1: Environmental and Human Health Assessment.” Journal of Cleaner Production 5(4) (1997): 279-289. CSS97-09

Keoleian, G.A., C.E. Blackler, K. Nemsick and W. Levine. “Comparative Assessment of Wet and Dry Garment Cleaning, Part 2: Performance, Economic and Regulatory Assessment.” Journal of Cleaner Production 6 (1998): 23-36. CSS98-08

TOURISM

Speiser, T.A. and K.N. Wang, Ecotourism in North America Applied: Implications for the Irwin Lodge, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1999). CSS99-06

RETAIL

Keoleian, G.A., J.W. Bulkley, R. DeYoung, A. Duncan, E. McLaughlin, D. Menerey, M. Monroe and T. Swenson. Waste Reduction in Food Retail: Case Study Report of the People's Food Co-op. Office of Waste Reduction Services, State of Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Commerce: Lansing, MI, (1991): 39. CSS91-03

Keoleian, G.A., J.W. Bulkley, R. DeYoung, A. Duncan, E. McLaughlin, D. Menerey, M. Monroe and T. Swenson. Waste Reduction in Department Store Retail: Case Study Report of Hudson's. Office of Waste Reduction Services, State of Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Commerce: Lansing, MI, (1991): 28. CSS91-04

HEALTH SERVICES

Keoleian, G.A., J.W. Bulkley, R. DeYoung, A. Duncan, E. McLaughlin, D. Menerey, M. Monroe and T. Swenson. Waste Reduction in the Hospital Sector: Case Study Report of McPherson Hospital. Office of Waste Reduction Services, State of Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Commerce: Lansing, MI, (1991); 29. CSS91-05

CHILD CARE

Keoleian, G.A., J.W. Bulkley, R. DeYoung, A. Duncan, E. McLaughlin, D. Menerey, M. Monroe and T. Swenson. Waste Reduction in Children's Day Care: Case Study Report of Gretchen's. Office of Waste Reduction Services, State of Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Commerce: Lansing, MI, (1991): 27. CSS91-06

WASTE REDUCTION

Keoleian, G.A., et al. Waste Reduction Case Studies: Final Project Report. Office of Waste Reduction Services, State of Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Commerce: Lansing, MI, (1991): 45. CSS91-07

TRANSPORTATION

AUTOMOTIVE

Gard, D. and G.A. Keoleian, H.C. Kim. "CSS Factsheets, Personal Transportation." University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, (2001): 2. CSS01-07

Grimes-Casey, H., G.A. Keoleian and B. Willcox. "Carbon Emission Targets for Driving Sustainable Mobility with U.S. Light Duty Vehicles. " Environmental Science and Technology, 43(3): 585-590. (2009) CSS09-01

Jensen, M.W. and M. Ross. "The Ultimate Challenge: Developing an Infrastructure for Fuel Cell Vehicles." Environment 42(7) (2000): 10-22. CSS00-05

Kar, K. and G.A. Keoleian. "Application of Life Cycle Design to Aluminum Intake Manifolds." Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress and Exposition. (Warrendale, PA, February 26-29 1996). CSS96-01

Kar, K., G.A. Keoleian, D.V. Spitzley, K. Malone and S. Whitney. Life Cycle Design of In-Mold Surfacing Film. National Risk Management Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, 2001, Cincinnati, OH: 26. CSS01-14

Keoleian, G.A. "Is Environmental Improvement in Automotive Component Design Highly Constrained?" Journal of Industrial Ecology 2(2) (1998): 103-118. CSS98-03

Keoleian, G.A. "Life Cycle Design Criteria for Engine Oil Filters: AlliedSignal Case Study". Society of Automotive Engineers Technical Paper Series 951849 (1995). CSS95-03

Keoleian, G.A. "The Automobile and Environmental Sustainability." State of the Great Lakes 1999 Annual Report (1999): 42-45. CSS00-10

Keoleian, G.A., G. Lewis, R.B. Coulon, V.J. Camobreco and H.P. Teulon. "LCI Modeling Challenges and Solutions for a Complex Product System: A Mid-Sized Automobile," Proceedings of the Total Life Cycle Conference. (Graz, Austria 1998). CSS98-07

Keoleian, G.A. and K. Kar. “Elucidating complex design and management tradeoffs through life cycle design: air intake manifold demonstration project.” Journal of Cleaner Production 11 (2003): 61–77. CSS02-01

Keoleian, G.A. and K. Kar. Life Cycle Design of Air Intake Manifolds: Phase I: 2.0 L Ford Contour Air Intake Manifold. National Risk Management Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Nov. 6, 2001, Cincinnati, OH 63pp. CSS01-04

Keoleian, G.A., K. Kar, M. Manion and J.W. Bulkley. Industrial Ecology of the Automobile: A Life Cycle Perspective. Society of Automotive Engineers: Warrendale, PA. SAE R-194. 1997. CSS97-04

Keoleian, G.A. and J.S. McDaniel. "Life Cycle Design of Instrument Panels: A Common Sense Approach." Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress and Exposition. (Warrendale, PA, February 24-27, 1997). CSS97-02

Keoleian, G.A., S. Spatari and R.T. Beal. Life Cycle Design of a Fuel Tank System. National Risk Management Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, 2001 EPA 600/R97/118. CSS97-01

Keoleian, G.A., S. Spatari, R. T. Beal, R. Stephens and R. Williams. "Application of Life Cycle Inventory Analysis to Fuel Tank System Design." International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment 3(1) (1998): 18-28. CSS98-04

Kim, H.C. “Shaping Sustainable Vehicle Fleet Conversion Policies Based on Life Cycle Optimization and Risk Analysis.” Doctoral Dissertation, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2003): 1-230. CSS03-18

Kim, H.C., G.A. Keoleian, D.E. Grande, and J.C. Bean. “Life Cycle Optimization of Automobile Replacement: Model & Application.” Environmental Science & Technology (2003): 5407-5413. CSS03-14

Kim, H.C., M.H., Ross, and G.A. Keoleian. “Optimal Fleet Conversion Policy from a Life Cycle Perspective.” Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment (In Press) CSS03-15

Kim, H.C., G.A. Keoleian, S. Spatari and J.W. Bulkley. "Optimizing Vehicle Life Using Life Cycle Energy Analysis and Dynamic Replacement Modeling," Proceedings of the 2000 Total Life Cycle Conference (Detroit, MI, 2000) CSS00-01

McDaniel, J.S. Application of Life Cycle Assessment and Design Tools to Instrument Panels: Analysis for Common Sense Initiative Pilot Project. Master of Science thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor. 1997. CSS97-05

Melaina, M.W. “Initiating hydrogen infrastructures: preliminary analysis of a sufficient number of initial hydrogen stations in the US’ International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 28 (2003): 743-755. CSS03-08

Melaina, Marc W. “Initiating Hydrogen Infrastructures: Analysis of Technology Dynamics During the Introduction of Hydrogen Fuel for Passenger Vehicles.” Doctoral Dissertation, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-252 CSS05-16

Reppe, P., G.A. Keoleian, R. Messick and M. Costic. Life Cycle Assessment of a Transmission Case: Magnesium vs. Aluminum: Society of Automotive Engineers International, 980470 1998. CSS98-02

Shaw, Jody, William Heenan and Vanessa Smith. “ULSAB-Advanced Vehicle Concepts: A Solution for Today (Engineering Study, Cost Analysis, Life Cycle Inventory Study).” Conference Proceedings of the 2003 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE): Rye Brook, New York (July 29 - August 1, 2003). CSS03-13

Shen, D., A. Phipps, G. Keoleian and R. Messick. "Life-Cycle Assessment of a Powertrain Structural Component: Diecast Aluminum vs. Hypothetical Thixomolded Magnesium." Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers International Conference, Detroit, MI (1999): 1-12. CSS99-01

Smith, Vanessa M., David L. Gard and Gregory A. Keoleian, “Ultra Light Steel Auto Body Advanced Vehicle Concepts (ULSAB-AVC) Life Cycle Inventory Study” Internal Report to International Iron and Steel Institute, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2002): 1-68. CSS02-06

Smith, Vanessa M. and G.A. Keoleian. “The Value of Remanufactured Engines: Life Cycle Environmental and Economic Perspectives.” Journal of Industrial Ecology (In Press) CSS03-16

Smith, Vanessa M., R.A. Williams, Scott T. Chubbs. “Life Cycle Inventory Study of the UltraLight Steel Auto Body - Advanced Vehicle Concepts Vehicle Product System.” Conference Proceedings of the IBEC 2003 International Body Engineering Conference. Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE): Chiba, Japan. (In Press) CSS03-17

Spitzley, D.V., D. Grande, G.A. Keoleian, and H.C. Kim. "Life cycle optimization of ownership costs and emissions reductions in US vehicle retirement decisions." Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 10:2 (March, 2005): 161-175. CSS05-01

Spitzley, D.V., D. Grande, H.C. Kim, and G.A. Keoleian. "Life Cycle Economics and Replacement Optimization for a Generic U.S. Family Sedan.” Technical Paper No. 2005-01-1553. SAE World Congress. Detroit, MI (April 11-14, 2005). CSS05-02

Spitzley, D. and G.A. Keoleian. Life Cycle Design of Air Intake Manifolds: Phase II: Lower Plenum of the 5.4 L F-250 Air Intake Manifold, Including Recycling Scenarios. National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Nov. 6, 2001. Cincinnati, OH. 18pp. CSS01-05

Spitzley, D.V., T. Gruhl, D. Grande, J. Bean and G.A. Keoleian. “Automotive Life Cycle Economics and Replacement Intervals.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-46. CSS04-01 Staudinger, J. and G.A. Keoleian. Management of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in the US. Ann Arbor, MI: The Center for Sustainable Systems, 2001. CSS01-01

Stephens, R.D., R.L. Williams, G.A. Keoleian, S. Spatari and R. Beal. 'Life Cycle Assessment of Plastic and Steel Vehicle Fuel Tanks," Proceeding of the 1998 Total Life Cycle Conference (Graz, Austria, 1998) CSS98-06

Zhao, J. “Whither the Car? China’s Automobile Industry and Cleaner Vehicle Technology.” Development and Change (2006): 37(1): 121-144. CSS06-18

Zhao, J. “Whither the Car? China’s Automobile Industry and Cleaner Vehicle Technology,” China’s Limits to Growth: Greening State and Society, Book Chapter 2.6. Peter Ho and Eduard B. Vermeer (Eds.) Boston: Blackwell Publishing, 2006. CSS06-19

Zhao, Jimin, and Marc W. Melaina. “Transition to Hydrogen-Based Transportation in China: Lessons Learned from Alternative Fuel Vehicle Programs in the United States and China.” Energy Policy 34(2006):1299-1309. CSS06-01

SHIPS

Commoy, Juliette, Catherine Polytika,Rebecca Nadel and Jonathan W. Bulkley. “The Environmental Impact of Cruise Ships.” Proceedings of the World Water Congress: Impacts of Global Climate Change, Anchorage, AK (May 15-19, 2005): 173, 308. CSS05-25

WATER STUDIES

Bulkley, J.W. "Risk Analysis: Wet Weather Flows in Southeast Michigan." Risk-Based Decision-Making in Water Resources, (1994). CSS94-04

Bulkley, J.W. "Risk Analysis: Water Resources Education." Proceedings from the Environmental Restoration Universities Council on Water Resources, (August 1994). CSS94-05

Bulkley, J.W., R.Y. Demers, D.T. Long, G.T. Wolff, and K.G. Harrison. "The Impacts of Lead in Michigan." Michigan Environmental Science Board, Lansing, MI, March 1995. CSS95-06

Bulkley, J.W. "Risk Reduction of Lead and Mercury in Michigan." Risk Based Decision Making in Water Resources VII, (in press). CSS95-07

Bulkley, J.K. "Mercury Pollution Prevention in Michigan.” the Michigan Mercury Pollution Prevention Task Force, (1996). CSS96-05

Bulkley, J.W. “Extreme Value Analysis of Wastewater Treatment Plant Flows,” Risk-Based Decision Making in Water Resources VIII. (1998) CSS98-09

Bulkley, J.W. “An Overview of China’s Water Resources.” Proceedings from the Cross Currents of Water Policy, (Carbondale, Illinois, 1998). CSS98-10

Bulkley, J.W. “Executive order 13112 Invasive Species,” Proceedings from the 26th Annual Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, (Tempe, Arizona, June, 1999). CSS99-08

Bulkley, J.W. “Combined Sewer Overflows; Approaches to Achieve Regulatory Objectives,” Proceedings from the Water Lessons of World Development, Universities Council on Water Resources, Annual meeting, (Waikoloa, Hawaii, June 1999). CSS99-11

Bulkley, J.W. "Watershed Planning and Management: Institutional Realities,” Proceedings from the Watershed Management &Operations Management 2000, (Fort Collins, CO, June 2000). (In press). CSS00-07

Bulkley, J.W. "The State of Michigan's General Storm Water Discharge Permit: An Innovative Approach Contributing to Watershed Planning and Management,” Proceedings from the Living Downstream in the Next Millennium: Reconciling Watershed Concerns with Basin Management. (New Orleans, LA, August 2000). CSS00-08

Bulkley, J.W. and S. Sommarstrom. "Global Overview: Water Resources and Distributional Issues," in Special Issue entitled, "Water Usage in the Middle East," Arab Studies Quarterly, Vol. 22 Number 2, (2000). CSS00-09

Deslauriers, S.A., M. Kanzaki, J.W. Bulkley and G.A. Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U.S. Wastewater Treatment System." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2004): 1-2. CSS04-14

Deslauriers, Sarah A., Masayuki Kanzaki, Jonathan W. Bulkley and Gregory A. Keoleian. "CSS Factsheets, U.S. Water Supply and Distribution." University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2005): 1-2. CSS05-17

Glascoe, L.G. and J.W. Bulkley. “A Predictive Model of Salinity and Crop-Production in the Jezreel Valley in Israel.” Extended Abstracts from the 24th Annual Water resources Planning and Management Conference (April 6-9, 1997). CSS97-11

Kumar, A.S. and J.W. Bulkley. “Sustainable Infrastructure for Water Treatment and Delivery.” University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (In preparation): 1-65. CSS05-04

Tripathi, Malavika. “Life-Cycle Energy and Emissions for Municipal Water and Wastewater Services: Case-Studies of Treatment Plants in US.” Master's Thesis, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (2007): 1-122. CSS07-06

 
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