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News
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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. -
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. -
School of Packaging celebrates 2024 student scholarship recipients
Published on April 10, 2024
Congratulations to the School of Packaging 2024 student scholarship recipients -
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. -
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. -
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.
In the News
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School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation
Published on April 20, 2022 by The State 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
Events
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Jun 11
Michigan Cottage Food Law
June 11, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jul 17
Michigan Cottage Food Law
July 17, 2024 – December 5, 2024 Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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