Brazil’s ERT Bioplastics creates compostables for US market using Luminy® PLA
TotalEnergies Corbion enables ERT® to manufacture durable, high-quality food serviceware such as cutlery, cups, plates, and straws. These products are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, compostable packaging in the U.S.
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.
Win Win Water Introduces 100% Plant-Based, Biodegradable Bottles
bottled water solution, featuring 100% plant-based bottles that are fully biodegradable.
Waste management: Italy’s industrial composting success
Italy has transformed its approach to organic waste management, shifting from a heavy reliance on landfills to advanced composting and biogas production.
New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs.
New meta-study highlights that hydrolysis prevents the formation of persistent PLA microplastics in the environment
A systematic review of published scientific literature conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences finds that in the presence of water or humidity, the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) will fully hydrolyze, and no persistent nano- or microplastics will remain or accumulate in the environment.
Compostable by design platform
Launched in Europe with TotalEnergies Corbion has one of the steering group members.
Compostable bioplastic coffee capsules outrank aluminum as most sustainable option, new study confirms
Wageningen University & Research recently released the ‘Sustainability Assessment of Coffee Capsules’ report.
Press Conference Invitation: Compostable biobased products leadership in France
In France, 27% of plastic packaging is currently recycled.