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.
The world’s first commercially available recycled PLA
As the only commercial recycler of PLA, TotalEnergies Corbion offers rPLA in 30% and 100% recycled grades, using its low-energy hydrolysis process at its Rayong, Thailand facility.
TotalEnergies Corbion receives gold rating from EcoVadis
EcoVadis assesses companies on a wide range of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria
Reliable Expertise in PLA Production
In 2024, we executed a fully structured and meticulously planned plant turnaround
How bioplastics can shape global plastic policy
With the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations, there is growing attention on the role of bioplastics in addressing both environmental and economic challenges
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 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.
Solar panel installation advances Luminy® PLA production sustainability
The TotalEnergies Corbion plant in Rayong has integrated solar panels into its energy mix.
COP29: Enhance ambition and enable action through bioplastics
The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for recycled Luminy® PLA, concludes that the advanced recycling of PLA as a production process has a lower impact compared to its production from virgin feedstock.
Plastic. Climate. Future. Videocast feat. Circularise with Thomas Philipon
Deep dive into the world of bio-based and biodegradable PLA-based plastics.