Why PLA Must Have a Place in the Global Plastics Treaty

Thomas Philipon at INC-5.2 Pre-event: Navigating the materials spectrum - a criteria-based approach to product design and trade

By Thomas Philipon, CEO, TotalEnergies Corbion As the world convenes in August for the fifth session of the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), the plastics treaty negotiations stand at a tipping point. Negotiators are tasked with shaping a treaty that will define the future of materials, trade, and waste management. But amidst the debates over […]

When “reusable” means more plastic waste

Despite the original intent of the SUP Directive to promote sustainability, certain market shifts have led to the replacement of compostable bioplastics — like Luminy® PLA — with thicker, conventional plastic alternatives labeled “reusable.”

Expanded PLA a new type of molded foams

TotalEnergies Corbion and Useon have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development and global commercialization of EPLA molded products — a new generation of sustainable, high-performance foam materials made from Luminy® PLA bioplastics.