College of Agriculture & Natural Resources School of Packaging

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  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.

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  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.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  Team of MSU researchers awarded EPA grant to further sustainable packaging initiative

  Published on October 7, 2024
  A team of researchers at MSU's School of Packaging has received research funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to produce environmentally low-impact packaging solutions as alternatives to non-biodegradable and single-use options.

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  Meet the School of Packaging's 3+2 Program 2024 Cohort

  Published on August 9, 2024
  Meet the inaugural cohort for the School of Packaging's 3+2 Program

• New research finds that certain packaging materials can show 70% lower emissions than alternatives

  Published on February 12, 2025 by MSU Today
  

• Fighting Food Waste: 2025’s Best Cities for Composting + U.S. Survey

  Published on December 10, 2024 by LawnStarter
  

• MSU research powers Michigan’s economy and future

  Published on November 20, 2024 by WKAR
  

• Matthew Daum recommended as interim dean of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

  Published on April 29, 2024 by MSU Today
  

• MSU celebrates opening of newly renovated School of Packaging building with ribbon-cutting ceremony

  Published on April 21, 2023 by MSU Today