The Center for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability is the vision and commitment that is the foundation of Michigan State University's efforts in packaging innovation and sustainability.

New Projects in 2017:

  • Utilization of agricultural industry waste in novel composites for the development of sustainable packaging formats.  PI Eva Almenar, PhD
  • Unit load stability and vibration simulation using multiple degrees of freedom.  PI’s  Patrick McDavid and Ricky Speck, PhD
  • Innovation for Improved Sustainability: Scalable Approach for the Preparation of Thermoplastic Starches and their Composites for Applications in Biodegradable Packaging.  PI Muhammad Rabnawaz, PhD