College of Agriculture & Natural Resources School of Packaging

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  MSU Packaging faculty plays vital role in NSF proposal to advance circular packaging economy

  Published on January 22, 2025
  Laurent Matuana, a professor and associate director in MSU’s School of Packaging, is part of a team at MSU forging a path toward a sustainable circular packaging economy through a recent proposal to the National Science Foundation

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  MSU faculty at the heart of Packaging 2.0

  Published on November 21, 2024
  Facility expansion for MSU School of Packaging will provide opportunity for faculty, student research and impact

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  Life cycle assessment of packaging systems: A meta-analysis to evaluate the root of consistencies and discrepancies

  Published on November 15, 2024
  A meta-analysis of packaging LCA studies assessed ISO adherence, packaging formats, bottles, cartons, bags, cans, and environmental footprints.

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  Team of MSU researchers awarded EPA grant to further sustainable packaging initiative

  Published on October 7, 2024
  A team of researchers at MSU's School of Packaging has received research funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to produce environmentally low-impact packaging solutions as alternatives to non-biodegradable and single-use options.

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  Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.

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  CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Jessie Lewis

  Published on June 10, 2024
  CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Jessie Lewis (Packaging, '92 B.S., '94 M.S.) is currently an Executive Board member representing the School of Packaging.

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  Assessing environmental trade-offs in packaging systems for infant formula delivery: A cradle-to-gate plus end-of-life life cycle assessment

  Published on April 25, 2024
  An LCA study was conducted comparing three packaging systems to deliver infant formula, including primary (plastic, composite, and steel containers) and secondary and tertiary packaging levels, all manufactured and distributed in North America.

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  School of Packaging celebrates 2024 student scholarship recipients

  Published on April 10, 2024
  Congratulations to the School of Packaging 2024 student scholarship recipients

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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.

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  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.

School of Packaging Featured in the News

• MSU celebrates opening of newly renovated School of Packaging building with ribbon-cutting ceremony

  Published on April 21, 2023 by MSU Today
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• PODCAST: Blending Business and Technology with Academia with Matt Daum, Michigan State University

  Published on November 17, 2022 by Specright Beyond the Shelf
  

• School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation

  Published on April 20, 2022 by The State News