World’s first plant-based medical grade face mask authorized under EUA by U.S. FDA
The world’s first plant based, procedural mask with ear loops for use in healthcare and medical settings – FDA approved in the United States.
Sorting of PLA from municipal plastic waste again proven to be easy
Sorting PLA from other plastics waste is easy and straight-forward.
New Light Weight PLA High Temperature 3D filament
The new filament allows for printing lighter weight and higher heat resistant parts.
California approved law requiring packaging to be recyclable and compostable by 2032
The bill sets up an extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme to fund reuse, recycling and, most important for bioplastics, compost.
Discover Luminy® PLA at K 2022, by TotalEnergies Corbion
Produced from sugar cane, PLA bioplastic is not only 100% biobased but also 100% recyclable.
The advantages of compostable bioplastics for the circular economy
TotalEnergies Corbion publishes a report on PLA compostability entitled “The advantages of compostable bioplastics for the circular economy”.
PLA compostable bioplastics, towards a circular economy
While advanced recycling allows PLA to be repurposed and reused in a cradle-to-cradle fashion, its compostability offers a sustainable and efficient end-of-life option.
ECO profile of Luminy® PLA now available to product designers
To support designers TotalEnergies Corbion has enabled Sphera’s Product Sustainability (formerly GaBi) database users to access the Luminy® PLA ecological product profile.
Bioplastics a sustainable alternative recommended by the United Nations
The report “Assessment of agricultural plastics and their sustainability – A call for action” recommends the replacement of non-biodegradable, conventional polymers with biodegradable, bio-based polymers.
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion supporting sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic
The strategic collaboration is meant to support long-term growth of biopolymer production requiring a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Polylactic Acid (PLA) inputs.