News
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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 -
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. -
Life cycle assessment of polyethylene packaging and alternatives on the European market
Published on March 22, 2025
A collaborative effort among Circular Analytic, ExxonMobil, and Michigan State University School of Packaging on evaluating the potential environmental footprint of polyethylene packaging and alternative materials in the European market. -
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.
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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May 6
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 6, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM 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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May 12
Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.