How much farming land is used to make Luminy® PLA?
Producing 1 kg of Luminy® PLA requires 1.75 m² of land and 0.6 m³ of water, the majority of which comes from rainfall. The sugarcane used for Luminy® PLA is grown in regions with minimal water stress and occupies only 0.8% of Thailand’s arable land annually. We believe in transparency and understanding our impact. Today, […]
How does TotalEnergies Corbion source the sugar used to make Luminy® PLA?
TotalEnergies Corbion sources its sugarcane through Corbion, which works directly with farmers in Thailand. These farmers must adhere to the Corbion Sugarcane Code—a rigorous set of standards that we helped develop to ensure ethical business practices, human and labor rights, and environmental protection. Luminy® PLA made with sugar certified by Bonsucro is also available upon […]