College of Agriculture & Natural Resources School of Packaging

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  MSU School of Packaging team awarded NSF GOALI grant to advance reusable packaging in appliance logistics

  Published on September 24, 2025
  Michigan State University’s School of Packaging has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) GOALI award for “Synergizing Advanced Optimization Models, Innovative Designs, and Life Cycle Assessment for Next-Generation Sustainable Packaging.”

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  Lead the Future of Packaging - Director Position Now Open

  Published on September 23, 2025
  To continue leading the packaging industry and academic fields, the MSU School of Packaging invites applications and nominations for the position of Director.

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  Almenar named 2025 Institute of Food Technologists Fellow

  Published on September 17, 2025
  Eva Almenar, professor in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University, has been elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

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  Leveraging Life Cycle Assessment for Informing Packaging Eco-Design and Eco-Modulation

  Published on August 6, 2025
  Eco-modulation is designed to promote the adoption of eco-design. However, in practice, its application is mostly concentrated on end-of-life (EoL) optimization. T

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  Impact of emerging packaging regulations on international trade and product safety with emphasis on plastic reuse and recycling in Europe and North America

  Published on August 6, 2025
  🎉 After thoughtful collaboration and valuable dialogue, our article titled “Impact of Emerging Packaging Regulations on International Trade and Product Safety — with Emphasis on Plastic Reuse and Recycling in Europe and North America” has been published! 📰

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  Packaging reimagined: Ying Liu’s mission to create a sustainable tomorrow

  Published on July 23, 2025
  Founder of Blue Lake Packaging, Inc., Ying Liu is reshaping how we design and deliver eco-friendly packaging solutions.

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  Visit MSU at the Institute of Food Technologists' Food Expo in Chicago

  Published on July 9, 2025
  Stop by booth #S2437 to learn about food-related programs at MSU and pick up Neal Fortin's book at the Wiley booth.

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  Michigan State University School of Packaging to lead new NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions

  Published on April 23, 2025
  The center will operate under the directorship of Muhammad Rabnawaz in MSU’s School of Packaging.

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  CANR honors Okezue as 2025 Global Scholar in Education

  Published on April 22, 2025
  The CANR has named Mercy Okezue, Ph.D., as the 2025 Global Scholar in Education. Okezue will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Award Reception on May 8

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  Impact of Hydrolysis Pretreatment on the Compostability of Biodegradable Poly(caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid) Films

  Published on April 8, 2025
  Hydrolysis pretreatment was performed on PLA and PCL to accelerate biodegradation, reducing molecular weight and increasing crystallinity. Hydrolysis pretreatment notably enhanced biodegradation in PLA and exhibited minimal impact on PCL.

School of Packaging Featured in the News

• Fighting Food Waste: 2025’s Best Cities for Composting + U.S. Survey

  Published on December 10, 2024 by LawnStarter
  

• MSU research powers Michigan’s economy and future

  Published on November 20, 2024 by WKAR
  

• Matthew Daum recommended as interim dean of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

  Published on April 29, 2024 by MSU Today
  

• MSU celebrates opening of newly renovated School of Packaging building with ribbon-cutting ceremony

  Published on April 21, 2023 by MSU Today
  

• Specright Extends Partnership with MSU School of Packaging with Joint Development of Industry Course for Packaging and Supply Chain Professionals

  Published on January 18, 2023 by Specsights