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Rafael Auras, Ph.D., named Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability

Published on March 2, 2023
Rafael Auras, Ph.D., named Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability for the MSU School of Packaging.
MSU School of Packaging gifted one-of-a-kind packaging collection

Published on March 1, 2023
New corporate partnerships to bring the NewProductWorks collection to Michigan State University.
Remembering Dennis Eugene Young

Published on February 20, 2023
The School of Packaging remembers retired faculty member Dennis Young
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.
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.