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School of Packaging Featured in the News
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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
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The quest to recycle the unrecyclable
Published on February 17, 2022 by MSU Today
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Muhammad Rabnawaz: Confronting the plastics problem
Published on December 7, 2021 by MSU Today
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Sustainable changes come to portioned fresh meat and poultry
Published on October 1, 2021 by Sustainable changes come to portioned fresh meat and poultry
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Biodegradation of Biodegradable Polymers in Mesophilic Aerobic Environments
Published on October 12, 2022
Biodegradable polymers derived from bio- and fossil-based sources have emerged as one feasible alternative to overcome inconveniences associated with the use and disposal of non-biodegradable polymers. -
MSU School of Packaging researchers are exploring high-barrier biodegradable paper as an alternative to plastics
Published on October 4, 2022
The MSU School of Packaging was awarded a two-year, $450,000 National Science Foundation grant to design a high-barrier biodegradable paper (HB2P) as an alternative to plastics. -
Packaging master’s grad drafted to the NFL
Published on October 4, 2022
Spartan football and MSU School of Packaging alum, A.J. Arcuri, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. -
MSU School of Packaging receives cutting-edge equipment donated by IMV America
Published on September 30, 2022
IMV America, Inc., has donated a custom-built, unique multi-axis vibration system to the MSU School of Packaging for students and researchers to test and study the effects of vibration during product shipping. -
Packaging building construction update fall 2022
Published on September 30, 2022
School of Packaging (SoP) renovated classrooms on schedule to open January 2023. -
Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging: from Design to End of Life
Published on September 28, 2022
Our book “Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging: from Design to End of Life” has been published. -
MSU Packaging student chose packaging for its unique combination of art and science
Published on September 1, 2022
Packaging senior Lily Kirkman decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in packaging for its design-based learning and science. -
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI
Published on April 26, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21. -
MSU School of Packaging celebrates groundbreaking to modernize the Packaging building
Published on April 19, 2022
Packaging project receives more than $10 million in gifts from donors in order to break ground. -
Mary Kate Sovran receives 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Young Alumni Award
Published on April 19, 2022
Mary Kate Sovran received the 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Young Alumni Award at the School of Packaging Celebration on Apr. 19. -
Steven Gendreau receives 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award
Published on April 19, 2022
Steven Gendreau received the 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award at the School of Packaging Celebration on Apr. 19. -
Julie Burton receives 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Paul Schmidt Service Award
Published on April 19, 2022
Julie Burton received the 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Paul Schmidt Service Award at the School of Packaging Celebration on Apr. 19. -
Matt Rodgers receives 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award
Published on April 19, 2022
Matt Rodgers received the 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award at the School of Packaging Celebration on Apr. 19. -
Jenn Goff receives 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Paul Schmidt Service Award
Published on April 19, 2022
Jenn Goff received the 2022 MSU Packaging Alumni Paul Schmidt Service Award at the School of Packaging Celebration on Apr. 19.