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. -
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI
Published on May 3, 2023
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11. -
MSU School of Packaging launches Packaging Distribution Consortium
Published on May 1, 2023
The Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging announces the formation of a Packaging Distribution Consortium prompted by its acquisition of two pieces of equipment that represent new package hazard simulation technologies. -
MSU celebrates opening of newly renovated School of Packaging building with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Published on April 20, 2023
Michigan State University celebrated the opening of the newly renovated MSU School of Packaging building on April 20, following a fundraising campaign that raised more than $10 million. -
Emily Young Tumbarello receives 2023 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award
Published on April 19, 2023
Emily Young Tumbarello, ’16 packaging, will receive the 2023 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award at the School of Packaging Celebration on Apr. 20.
School of Packaging Featured in the 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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Tweaking Medical Label Designs to Improve Consumer Product Understanding
Published on September 24, 2021