College of Agriculture & Natural Resources School of Packaging

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  Assessing environmental trade-offs in packaging systems for infant formula delivery: A cradle-to-gate plus end-of-life life cycle assessment

  Published on April 25, 2024
  An LCA study was conducted comparing three packaging systems to deliver infant formula, including primary (plastic, composite, and steel containers) and secondary and tertiary packaging levels, all manufactured and distributed in North America.

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  MSU School of Packaging unveils the MSU Collective for NewProductWorks

  Published on April 10, 2024
  MSU School of Packaging is proud to unveil the MSU Collective for NewProductWorks, a new resource for packaging design, product development, marketing, education, and research.

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  School of Packaging celebrates 2024 student scholarship recipients

  Published on April 10, 2024
  Congratulations to the School of Packaging 2024 student scholarship recipients

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  Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture

  Published on March 22, 2024
  Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty.

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  Speeding it up: dual effects of biostimulants and iron on the biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) at mesophilic conditions

  Published on February 24, 2024
  Biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in compost and environments enriched with iron, gelatin, skim milk, and ethyl lactate under moderate temperature conditions. Introducing iron and gelatin significantly accelerates PLA biodegradation.

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  Accelerating Biodegradation: Enhancing Poly(lactic acid) Breakdown at Mesophilic Environmental Conditions with Biostimulants

  Published on February 24, 2024
  Including gelatin, skim milk, and ethyl lactate in the compost helps improve the protease activity and stimulates the activity of lactate utilizing microorganisms, thus improving the biodegradation rate of PLA at mesophilic temperatures.

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  Unlocking the secrets of high-water barrier stereocomplex polylactide blend extrusion films

  Published on February 24, 2024
  Stereocomplex polylactide (sc-PLA) films were produced without using a masterbatch, including varieties with PLLA/PDLA ratios of 85/15, 70/30, 50/50, and 30/70. Blended and annealed films show a reduced moisture barrier by a factor of 2.5 to 6.

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  Investment in top-ranked MSU School of Packaging will expand building, research

  Published on February 2, 2024
  The Michigan State University Board of Trustees today voted to authorize the planning of a major expansion to the MSU School of Packaging.

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  Liu Receives 2024 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award

  Published on January 31, 2024
  Austin Liu will receive the 2024 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 1.

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  Lilly Donation Funds Critical Research through the MSU Distribution Consortium

  Published on November 30, 2023
  Lilly teams up with the Michigan State University School of Packaging to improve test and simulation methods by joining the MSU Distribution Consortium.

• 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
  

• Summit 2023: Matt Daum, Why MSU is Going all in on a Spec-First Approach in the Classroom

  Published on January 17, 2023 by Specification Management Summit 2023
  

• PODCAST: Blending Business and Technology with Academia with Matt Daum, Michigan State University

  Published on November 17, 2022 by Specright Beyond the Shelf
  

• 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