Michigan State University

Michigan State University School of Packaging to lead new NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions

April 29, 2025

MSU recognised bioplastics researchers in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

March 24, 2024

Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost

August 4, 2023

MSU research shows how putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping divert plastic waste

MSU and Finland Partner on Biobased Products

May 17, 2023

MSU Department of Forestry partners with Natural Resources Institute Finland to facilitate workshop on climate-smart forestry products.

Recycling Bioplastic Wind Turbine Blades into Food

August 29, 2022

Researchers managed to recycle bioplastics wind turbine blades back into food

MSU Method for Turning Plants in Earth Friendly Energy

July 13, 2022

New method to access renewable energy from plant matter

DOE Funds Next Generation Plastics Technologies

January 11, 2022

U.S. Department of Energy Invests $13.4 Million to Combat Plastic Waste, Reduce Plastic Industry Emissions

MSU Develops Styrene Alternative with PLA

July 14, 2020

Research at Michigan State University is developing new styrene-free bio renewable resins with broad applicability in the construction of countertops,…

How Michigan State is Building Better Bioplastics: BTN LiveBIG

April 29, 2019

We are surrounded by plastics. They’re in our homes, on our persons; they make up our built environments and our…

Americans Produce Biodegradable Plastics from Bacteria without using Sugars

July 3, 2018

Michigan State University scientists are producing biodegradable bioplastics with sunlight and bacteria.