News
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Visit MSU at the Institute of Food Technologists' Food Expo in Chicago
Published on May 6, 2025
Stop by booth #S2437 to learn about food-related programs at MSU and pick up Neal Fortin's book at the Wiley booth.. -
Michigan State University School of Packaging to lead new NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions
Published on April 23, 2025
The center will operate under the directorship of Muhammad Rabnawaz in MSU’s School of Packaging. -
CANR honors Okezue as 2025 Global Scholar in Education
Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR has named Mercy Okezue, Ph.D., as the 2025 Global Scholar in Education. Okezue will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Award Reception on May 8 -
Impact of Hydrolysis Pretreatment on the Compostability of Biodegradable Poly(caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid) Films
Published on April 8, 2025
Hydrolysis pretreatment was performed on PLA and PCL to accelerate biodegradation, reducing molecular weight and increasing crystallinity. Hydrolysis pretreatment notably enhanced biodegradation in PLA and exhibited minimal impact on PCL. -
Life cycle assessment of polyethylene packaging and alternatives on the European market
Published on March 22, 2025
A collaborative effort among Circular Analytic, ExxonMobil, and Michigan State University School of Packaging on evaluating the potential environmental footprint of polyethylene packaging and alternative materials in the European market. -
Plastipak invests in MSU School of Packaging Building Expansion
Published on March 13, 2025
A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, aerosol, industrial and consumer cleaning products industries.
In the News
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Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?
Published on June 17, 2019 by NPR Morning Edition
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Want to help the planet? Ditch your grocery cart for a meal kit.
Published on June 12, 2019 by PRI's The World/PBS
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Dr. Changyong Cao featured in the News!
Published on May 2, 2019
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Packaging Engineer | Curious About Careers
Published on April 9, 2019 by PBS Curious Crew
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Inside the Food Package: Innovating with Michigan State University School of Packaging
Published on December 12, 2018 by QA magazine (Quality Assurance & Food Safety)
Events
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May 19
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 19, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM 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 22
Michigan Cottage Food Law Workshop
May 22, 2025 – May 29, 2025 Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association, 1260 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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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