Designing for Compostability: Supporting Circular Choices
Guidelines for the design of compostable items published by the Compostable by Design Platform.
Adaptive interiors with lower carbon footprint
At K 2025, visitors can experience Morph Bricks firsthand.
PLA Leading the Way in 3D Printing Innovation
The 3D printing industry is growing at an incredible pace, and one of the clearest trends is the rise of printing farms.
Specially developed Luminy® PLA grade creates sustainable solutions for cleaner air
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 99% of the earth’s population breathes air that exceeds its pollution limit guidelines. This widespread exposure unfortunately contributes to approximately 7 million premature deaths every year. Air filters have proven to improve indoor air quality and have a positive impact on human health. While many initiatives are needed […]
From Packaging to Waste: Why PLA is the Missing Link in a Truly Circular Economy
India’s packaging future is being shaped now and PLA offers a real opportunity to reduce landfill waste while lowering carbon impact.
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.”
Advancing durable plastic sustainability with Luminy® PLA
At Fakuma 2024, the leading trade fair for industrial plastics processing, TotalEnergies Corbion will showcase how their scientists are evolving Luminy® PLA
The evolution of 3D printing with PLA
3D printing continues to make significant strides. At the forefront of this innovation is the use of Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) as a primary material.
Sustainable furniture collection at Milan Design Week
This innovative collection underscores the significant role designers can play in addressing global plastic waste and carbon footprint reduction issues.