News
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Plastipak invests in MSU School of Packaging Building Expansion
Published on March 13, 2025
A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, aerosol, industrial and consumer cleaning products industries. -
Frasier Receives 2025 CANR Honorary Alumni Award
Published on February 10, 2025
Jacqueline (Jackie) Frasier will receive a 2025 CANR Honorary Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 7. -
Polyethylene packaging and alternative materials in the United States: A life cycle assessment
Published on February 7, 2025
A collaborative effort among Trayak, ExxonMobil, and Michigan State University School of Packaging, on evaluating the potential environmental footprint of polyethylene packaging and alternative materials in the United States. -
MSU Packaging faculty plays vital role in NSF proposal to advance circular packaging economy
Published on January 22, 2025
Laurent Matuana, a professor and associate director in MSU’s School of Packaging, is part of a team at MSU forging a path toward a sustainable circular packaging economy through a recent proposal to the National Science Foundation -
MSU faculty at the heart of Packaging 2.0
Published on November 21, 2024
Facility expansion for MSU School of Packaging will provide opportunity for faculty, student research and impact -
Life cycle assessment of packaging systems: A meta-analysis to evaluate the root of consistencies and discrepancies
Published on November 15, 2024
A meta-analysis of packaging LCA studies assessed ISO adherence, packaging formats, bottles, cartons, bags, cans, and environmental footprints.
In the News
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New research finds that certain packaging materials can show 70% lower emissions than alternatives
Published on February 12, 2025 by MSU Today
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Fighting Food Waste: 2025’s Best Cities for Composting + U.S. Survey
Published on December 10, 2024 by LawnStarter
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MSU research powers Michigan’s economy and future
Published on November 20, 2024 by WKAR
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Matthew Daum recommended as interim dean of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Published on April 29, 2024 by MSU Today
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MSU celebrates opening of newly renovated School of Packaging building with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Published on April 21, 2023 by MSU Today
Events
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Mar 14
2025 Jr MANRRS Leadership Symposium
March 14, 2025 – March 16, 2025 Marriott East Lansing at University Place
March program scheduled for the Jr MANRRS Symposium
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Mar 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law
March 18, 2025 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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