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News
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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. -
MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable
Published on August 4, 2023
Researchers led by Rafael Auras in the Michigan State University School of Packaging have shown how to make a bio-based polymer compostable in both home and industrial settings. -
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. -
Muhammad Rabnawaz to be inducted into National Academy of Inventors
Published on June 22, 2023
For creating technologies that have the potential to change the world and providing opportunities for future inventors, Muhammad Rabnawaz will be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors. -
MSU School of Packaging announces partnership with Trayak, Inc.
Published on June 20, 2023
The Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging (SoP) announces a new partnership with Trayak, Inc. to supply the EcoImpact-COMPASS software licenses for use by SoP faculty, staff, and students.
In the News
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Quirky college majors that actually exist
Published on May 3, 2021 by The List TV
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BP FORUM: What Are the Most Important Factor(s) Brands Should Consider in Developing Packaging for Brand Protection?
Published on March 25, 2021 by The Brand Protection Professional, A-CAPP
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10 Best Colleges with Packaging Science Degrees
Published on March 21, 2021 by Packaging Revolution/Reusable Packaging News
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Paper without the microplastics
Published on February 25, 2021 by MSU Today
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Wrap Rage 101: Why Some Product Packaging is So Annoyingly Hard to Open
Published on December 17, 2020 by The List
Events
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Jan 24
Spring 2024 Packaging Career Fair
January 24, 2024 – January 25, 2024
The MSU School of Packaging will host its 2024-Spring Semester Career Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.