College of Agriculture & Natural Resources School of Packaging

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  Boosting Degradation of Biodegradable Polymers

  Published on January 26, 2023
  Compostability certification of polymers is time-consuming and expensive. Approaches to accelerating the biodegradation of these polymers in simulated composting conditions can facilitate and speed up evaluating potential compostable polymers.

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  CANR dean announces new faculty award

  Published on January 10, 2023
  Dean Millenbah announces the CANR Faculty Laureate award, a new dean-level faculty honor, and names inaugural 2023 CANR Faculty Laureates.

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  Mapping class learning outcomes of the core curriculum to university learning goals at Michigan State University's School of Packaging

  Published on January 4, 2023
  Class learning outcomes supporting the interdisciplinary curriculum of the School of Packaging at Michigan State University (MSU) were mapped to competency-based, programmatic learning outcomes undergirded by broad learning goals of the University.

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  The effect of alcoholic solutions on the thermomechanical properties of immersed poly(lactic acid) films

  Published on December 1, 2022
  The effects of aqueous and deuterium oxide (D2O) solutions of alcohols (methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, and 1-butanol) on the thermomechanical properties of poly(lactic acid)—PLA—films were assessed by dynamic mechanical analysis.

• Implications of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directives on the creation and adoption of sustainable food packaging systems: a USA-France interaction.

  Published on November 16, 2022
  This workshop brings national and international policymakers, academia, and industry stakeholders of the packaging supply chain to discuss the implication of the new EU Packaging Waste Directive.

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  Specright partners with Michigan State University School of Packaging to enhance student preparation for careers in the packaging industry

  Published on October 21, 2022
  A gift from Specright will refresh the Packaging computer lab and provide access to its Specification Data Management platform.

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  Raising the bar for packaging science

  Published on July 30, 2019 by MSU Developments
  

• Packaging education: Specialized degrees can help solve sustainability challenges and more, experts say

  Published on July 10, 2019 by Packaging Insights
  

• Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?

  Published on June 17, 2019 by NPR Morning Edition
  

• Want to help the planet? Ditch your grocery cart for a meal kit.

  Published on June 12, 2019 by PRI's The World/PBS
  

• Dr. Changyong Cao featured in the News!

  Published on May 2, 2019
  

• Feb 16

  Michigan Cottage Food Law

  February 16, 2023 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.

• Mar 8

  Michigan Cottage Food Law

  March 8, 2023 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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