News
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MSU School of Packaging unveils the MSU Collective for NewProductWorks
Published on April 10, 2024
MSU School of Packaging is proud to unveil the MSU Collective for NewProductWorks, a new resource for packaging design, product development, marketing, education, and research. -
School of Packaging celebrates 2024 student scholarship recipients
Published on April 10, 2024
Congratulations to the School of Packaging 2024 student scholarship recipients -
Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture
Published on March 22, 2024
Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty. -
Speeding it up: dual effects of biostimulants and iron on the biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) at mesophilic conditions
Published on February 24, 2024
Biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in compost and environments enriched with iron, gelatin, skim milk, and ethyl lactate under moderate temperature conditions. Introducing iron and gelatin significantly accelerates PLA biodegradation. -
Accelerating Biodegradation: Enhancing Poly(lactic acid) Breakdown at Mesophilic Environmental Conditions with Biostimulants
Published on February 24, 2024
Including gelatin, skim milk, and ethyl lactate in the compost helps improve the protease activity and stimulates the activity of lactate utilizing microorganisms, thus improving the biodegradation rate of PLA at mesophilic temperatures. -
Unlocking the secrets of high-water barrier stereocomplex polylactide blend extrusion films
Published on February 24, 2024
Stereocomplex polylactide (sc-PLA) films were produced without using a masterbatch, including varieties with PLLA/PDLA ratios of 85/15, 70/30, 50/50, and 30/70. Blended and annealed films show a reduced moisture barrier by a factor of 2.5 to 6.
In the News
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MSU celebrates opening of newly renovated School of Packaging building with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Published on April 21, 2023 by MSU Today
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Specright Extends Partnership with MSU School of Packaging with Joint Development of Industry Course for Packaging and Supply Chain Professionals
Published on January 18, 2023 by Specsights
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Summit 2023: Matt Daum, Why MSU is Going all in on a Spec-First Approach in the Classroom
Published on January 17, 2023 by Specification Management Summit 2023
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PODCAST: Blending Business and Technology with Academia with Matt Daum, Michigan State University
Published on November 17, 2022 by Specright Beyond the Shelf
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School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation
Published on April 20, 2022 by The State News
Events
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Apr 22
Michigan Cottage Food Law
April 22, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 8
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 8, 2024 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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