College of Agriculture & Natural Resources School of Packaging

• School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation

  Published on April 20, 2022 by The State News
  

• Corporate Connector of the Year: Matthew Daum

  Published on April 14, 2022 by MSU Innovation Center
  

• The quest to recycle the unrecyclable

  Published on February 17, 2022 by MSU Today
  

• Muhammad Rabnawaz: Confronting the plastics problem

  Published on December 7, 2021 by MSU Today
  

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Packaging building construction update fall 2022

  Published on September 30, 2022
  School of Packaging (SoP) renovated classrooms on schedule to open January 2023.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.