Sustainable Packaging Initiative (SPI)

Misson:

Through industry-valued research, innovation, and education, accelerate the transition to more circular and sustainable (lower carbon footprint) packaging solutions by leveraging paper and other bio-based materials.

Focus Areas:

  • Sustainable Materials Development
  • Prototyping and Scale-up
  • Carbon Impact/End-of-Life Testing
Array of sustainable packages and containers made at the UMaine Process Development Center

For more information reach out to Colleen Walker: colleen.walker@maine.edu