News
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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. -
Frasier Receives 2025 CANR Honorary Alumni Award
Published on February 10, 2025
Jacqueline (Jackie) Frasier will receive a 2025 CANR Honorary Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 7.
In the News
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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
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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
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PODCAST: Blending Business and Technology with Academia with Matt Daum, Michigan State University
Published on November 17, 2022 by Specright Beyond the Shelf
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School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation
Published on April 20, 2022 by The State News
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Corporate Connector of the Year: Matthew Daum
Published on April 14, 2022 by MSU Innovation Center
Events
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May 6
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 6, 2025 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.
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May 12
Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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