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News
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Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture
Published on March 22, 2024
Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty. -
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. -
Investment in top-ranked MSU School of Packaging will expand building, research
Published on February 2, 2024
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees today voted to authorize the planning of a major expansion to the MSU School of Packaging. -
Liu Receives 2024 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award
Published on January 31, 2024
Austin Liu will receive the 2024 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 1.
In the News
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Loop Hopes to go Mainstream with Reusable Packaging
Published on September 22, 2021
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Red Dagger Hot Sauce Glass Container Takes Top Prize in MSU Student Packaging Design Competition
Published on September 14, 2021 by Glass Packaging Institute
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Amcor to partner with Michigan State University to power innovation and talent in packaging sustainability
Published on August 3, 2021 by Amcor
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Russ White interview with Daum and Amcor presidents on largest corporate gift to MSU's School of Packaging
Published on August 3, 2021 by MSU Today Podcast with Russ White
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Packaging leader Amcor makes largest corporate gift to MSU's School of Packaging
Published on August 3, 2021 by MSU Today
Events
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Apr 2
CANR DEI Committe event featuring Cindy Horgan
April 2, 2024 11:30AM – 12:30PM Ag Hall rm 75 / Zoom
April seminar featuring Cindy Horgan
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Apr 4
Michigan Cottage Food Law
April 4, 2024 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.