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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. -
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges
Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges. -
Project GREEEN backs research into new way of breeding potatoes
Published on March 20, 2024
Dave Douches, a professor in MSU’s Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, has used Project GREEEN funds to study how to breed potatoes at the diploid level. -
Project GREEEN supports ‘rapid response time’ to fight emerging plant pathogens
Published on March 6, 2024
In collaboration with Michigan’s plant industries, MSU scientists use Project GREEEN funds to discover solutions that address arising plant diseases. -
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. -
Project GREEEN-funded research packs a punch against problematic weeds
Published on February 21, 2024
MSU scientists team up with Michigan plant industry groups using Project GREEEN and commodity dollars to combat weeds. -
2024 IWR Project Update: An Investigation of Rangeland and Pasture Soil Health and its Drivers
Published on January 20, 2024
Experts from Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research are two years into a groundbreaking five-year study to transform the management of America’s rangelands and pastures. -
Fish-tracking network grows strong under leadership of MSU Fisheries and Wildlife professor
Published on November 15, 2023
Chris Vandergoot is the director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), which brings together researchers and fishery managers alike who use sound to monitor fish. -
Research team led by MSU scientist receives $6M USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems
Published on November 10, 2023
Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in MSU’s Department of Entomology, is leading a team of researchers from across the U.S. in finding solutions to controlling potato pests without using neonicotinoids. -
Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(lactic acid): Unraveling Correlations between Temperature and the Three Phase Structures
Published on September 23, 2023
This work investigates the hydrolysis kinetics of PLA films as affected by the degree of crystallinity and temperatures by considering the three-phase model structures (i.e., mobile amorphous, rigid amorphous, and crystalline). -
PPWR2: Optimizing Packaging Systems' Safety for Reuse and Recycling in Compliance with the New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Published on September 11, 2023
The new PPWR is a cornerstone of the European Commission's Circular Economy Action Plan. All packaging in the EU will need to adapt to these regulations starting in 2025. Join us for the 2nd Symposium on Packaging Materials Supply Chain Safety. -
AgBioResearch scientist develops tools to inform water conservation strategies
Published on August 9, 2023
Glenn O’Neil builds online resources to help ‘bridge the gap’ between scientific research and on-the-ground application -
MSU researcher examines agricultural conservation practices to reduce environmental impact on Great Lakes
Published on August 2, 2023
Ghane receives $1.2 million MDARD funding for continued water quality research -
Breaking It Down: How Thermoplastic Starch Enhances Poly(lactic acid) Biodegradation in Compost─A Comparative Analysis of Reactive Blends
Published on June 29, 2023
Blending PLA with thermoplastic starch promotes sustainable biodegradation of PLA under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions without creating microplastics. -
Northern states collaborate with Finland: Michigan State University to co-lead workshop on climate solutions through biobased products
Published on May 16, 2023
MSU Department of Forestry partners with Natural Resources Institute Finland to facilitate workshop on climate-smart forestry products. -
MSU researchers at forefront of efforts to halt spread of oak wilt
Published on April 17, 2023
Lab provides novel methods to protect trees against infection of deadly tree disease -
MSU lab plays pivotal role in protecting Michigan’s vegetable crops
Published on March 28, 2023
AgBioResearch Scientist Zsofia Szendrei uses novel procedure to test for damaging plant disease aster yellows -
Michigan State University a ‘pioneer’ in plant pest and disease response
Published on March 21, 2023
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics supports plant agriculture in Michigan and the Great Lakes States through comprehensive diagnostic network