1 October 202425 September 2024 Bioplastics in the medical industry: Is a green future a reality? Aastha Mahanta, associate consultant, polymers & specialty chemicals, ChemBizR, discusses the role of bioplastics in the medical industry
19 May 202316 May 2023 Ceresana: Bioplastics Market Report This is the eighth time that Ceresana has investigated the dynamically growing global market for “green” polymers: Analysts expect revenues generated with bioplastics to increase to around USD 11.4 billion by 2032
Ceresana: Marktstudie Biokunststoffe Ceresana hat zum achten Mal den wachsenden Weltmarkt für „grüne“ Polymere untersucht: Die Analysten erwarten, dass der Biokunststoff-Umsatz bis zum Jahr 2032 auf rund 11,4 Milliarden US-Dollar wachsen wird
13 October 202213 October 2022 Biopolymers Are Flourishing: Ceresana Examines the Global Market for Bioplastics Biggest increase in polylactid acids and starch
Biopolymere florieren: Ceresana untersucht den Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe Größtes Wachstum bei Polymilchsäuren und Stärke
1 April 202228 March 2022 ECO profile of Luminy® PLA now available to product designers Sphera’s Product Sustainability databases provide explicit knowledge of the product’s environmental performance through scenario analysis
18 February 202216 February 2022 Wyve 3D-Printed Surfboards Glide on Bioplastics, Not Foam Surfboard shapers have cut boards from foam blanks for over half a century. Now, many in the industry are seeking methods for building boards that reduce environmental pollution
12 January 20226 January 2022 Total Corbion PLA transitions to TotalEnergies Corbion TotalEnergies Corbion expects to launch its updated brand identity in a phased approach from this January
13 December 20218 December 2021 European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals New European Bioplastics market data, based on research from the nova-institute, gave a very positive outlook for bioplastics production
16 November 202112 November 2021 Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA Collaborate to Support Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastic Products Strategic collaboration to support long-term growth of biopolymer production requiring a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Polylactic Acid (PLA) inputs
3 November 202128 October 2021 Luminy® PLA made from chemically recycled feedstock now commercially available Total Corbion PLA is already receiving and depolymerizing reprocessed PLA waste, which is then purified and polymerized to produce virgin Luminy® PLA
1 October 202128 September 2021 Closing the loop for paper-coated packaging and serviceware: now compostable AND recyclable with Luminy® from Total Corbion PLA Coating a paperboard application with Luminy® PLA now also supports mechanical/material recyclability within existing recycling streams
27 September 202122 September 2021 Total Corbion PLA marks 100kT Luminy PLA production milestone The biodegradable and compostable functionalities of PLA make it the material of choice for a wide range of markets and applications, including fresh fruit packaging, food serviceware, durable consumer goods, toys and 3D printing
16 September 202113 September 2021 Total Corbion PLA marks 100kT Luminy® PLA production milestone Luminy® PLA can be a more sustainable alternative to established oil-based plastics that might not have as many end-of- life avenues available to them and many producers are making the switch to bioplastics for this reason
14 July 202114 July 2021 Total Corbion is the first company to launch commercial scale Lactic Acid to PLA capability in Europe The new plant, due to be operational in 2024, will be the first of its kind in Europe
10 May 202118 June 2021 Total Corbion PLA: NextChem mit FEED für PLA-Werk beauftragt Joint Venture will einen Komplex mit Kapazitäten für jährlich 100.000 Tonnen Polylactide (PLA) in Grandpuits errichten
New contract awarded by Total Corbion PLA to design a biopolymer plant in France Joint venture between Total and Corbion, to carry out a Front-End Engineering Design for their 100,000 tons per annum Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant in Grandpuits
5 May 202118 June 2021 Total Corbion PLA enters engineering stage for new 100 kTpa PLA plant in Grandpuits, France First of its kind facility in Europe would make Total Corbion PLA the global market leader in PLA
16 December 202014 December 2020 Total Corbion PLA appoints Thomas Philipon, new CEO and Chiel Rietvelt, new CFO to drive next phase of growth Significant next step in the company’s growth and another demonstration of the commitment to driving the growth of the bioplastics industry
Total Corbion PLA: Thomas Philipon ist neuer CEO – Chiel Rietvelt ist neuer CFO Klares Zeichen für die Ambition und das Engagement von Total Corbion PLA, das Wachstum des Biokunststoffmarktes weiter zu unterstützen
9 December 20205 December 2020 Total Corbion PLA outlines most favorable end-of-life options for PLA bioplastics New whitepaper also clarifies where PLA products and applications can significantly contribute towards the circular economy
8 October 20206 October 2020 Total Corbion PLA: Erste PLA-Anlage im Weltmaßstab in Europa in Planung Die neue Anlage soll an einem Total-Standort in Grandpuits, Frankreich, errichtet werden und 2024 betriebsbereit sein
7 October 20209 September 2021 Total: Komplette Neuausrichtung der Raffinerie in Grandpuits Konzern avisiert neue Rohöl-freie Plattform mit vier Industriezweigen, um mittels eigener Zugeständnisse zur Energiewende ein Carbon-neutrales Europa bis 2050 zu erreichen
6 October 20201 October 2020 Total Corbion PLA announces the first world-scale PLA plant in Europe The new plant is planned to be located on a Total site in Grandpuits, France and to be operational in 2024
29 September 202029 September 2020 Webinar on boosting bio-based products to the market through standardization Discuss the next steps bio-based industries must take to boost their products in the future in terms of standardization
11 August 20204 August 2020 Total Corbion donates PLA Luminy for the production of 3D printed face shields Twelve large scale 3D printers have been used to print the full frame and closed top face shields in an artists studio
16 July 20207 July 2020 Aufwertung von Post-Consumer-PLA-Abfällen: Ein Tor zur »Zirkulären Bio-Wirtschaft« Zusammentreffen von chemischem Recycling von PLA und nachhaltiger Produktion von Laktatestern
14 April 20207 April 2020 Luminy PLA resins help fight Corona virus Total Corbion PLA is joining the fight by donating Luminy PLA resins for the production of 3D printed medical devices and protective equipment
27 January 202022 January 2020 Thailand Board of Investment Points Out the High Potential for Thailand to Be Bioplastics Hub Due to its abundant raw materials, existing value chain and supportive government policies, the country is paving the path for investments in bioplastics projects
10 January 20207 January 2020 Recyclable or compostable still an issue: Bioplastics on course The heated debate about bioplastics is all about the waste phase. Everyone is convinced that bioplastics are not the answer to the plastic soup
12 December 20199 December 2019 European Bioplastics elects new Board with François de Bie as new Chairman Notable industry representatives aim to continous supporting the association up to a circular economy
European Bioplastics: Neuer Vorstand mit François de Bie als wiedergewähltem Vorsitzenden Namhafte Industrievertreter wollen die kontinuierliche Unterstützung des Verbandes zur Erreichung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft gewährleisten
6 December 20193 December 2019 The Corbion case: a multi-stakeholder initiative driving sustainability in the cane sugar sector in Thailand Company implemented the Bonsucro Chain of Custody standard at its manufacturing site in Rayong, Thailand
23 October 201921 October 2019 Low carbon footprint of PLA confirmed by peer reviewed Life Cycle Assessment New Total Corbion review provides up-to-date cradle-to-gate information on the environmental footprint of PLA produced in Thailand at commercial scale
23 September 201918 September 2019 Total-Corbion enters India, to fight single-use plastic Under agreement with regional company Konspec, they will launch completely biodegradable and compostable options according to the specific needs of customers
19 September 201916 September 2019 Total Corbion PLA: Offizielle Eröffnung des PLA-Werks in Rayong Neu errichtetes Werk mit avisierten 75.000 Jahrestonnen will breite Palette von Luminy® Harzen aus nachhaltigem, gentechfreien Zuckerrohr in Thailand produzieren
16 September 201912 September 2019 Total Corbion PLA celebrates the opening of its 75,000 tons per year bioplastics plant New 75,000 tons per year facility produces a broad range of Luminy® PLA resins from renewable, non-GMO sugarcane sourced locally in Thailand
13 September 201910 September 2019 Total Corbion PLA at K: showcasing biobased innovations Company will be showcasing a number of partner applications based on PLA to illustrate the range of possibilities offered by this versatile biopolymer
28 August 201928 August 2019 Thailand promotes promise as bioplastics base Due to the Thai Government approved tax breaks for purchasing compostable bioplastic-based packaging, various stakeholders are establishing a composting infrastructure
11 April 201910 April 2019 Toys are a natural fit with bioplastics Toys made of plant-based plastics was premise of the inaugural bio!TOY conference that took place on 27 and 28 March 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany
bio!Toy: Spielwarenwelt und Kunststoffindustrie im Dialog – Erfolgreiche Premiere zeigt Perspektiven der Entwicklung Spielzeug aus pflanzenbasierten Kunststoffen war Hauptaugenmerk der bio!TOY-Eröffnungskonferenz am 27. und 28. März in Nürnberg
29 March 201925 March 2019 Ingredients and Innovations: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Corbion Corbion’s recent investor presentation offers an overview of their two lines of business
7 December 201817 December 2018 Total Corbion PLA starts-up its 75,000 tons per year bioplastics plant Rayong plant will produce a broad range of Luminy® PLA resins from renewable, non-GMO sugarcane sourced locally in Thailand
Total Corbion PLA: PLA-Komplex in Rayong gestartet Neue Betriebsstätte will ein umfangreiches Sortiment der Luminy® PLA Harze aus regionalem, nachwachsenden GMO-freien Zuckerrohr herstellen
27 November 201822 November 2018 Bioplastics Award 2018: Bekanntgabe der Finalisten Der Preis wird am 4. Dezember 2018 anlässlich der 13. European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin verliehen
4 October 20182 October 2018 Can Thailand use its biggest food exports to pioneer tomorrow’s bioeconomy? Predominantly agricultural country is in a fortunate position thanks to its abundant agricultural resources
15 August 201829 October 2018 Plastics proliferation transitioning to bioplastics boost Current market value of biodegradable plastics exceeding $1.1 billion in 2018, and potentially reaching $1.7 billion by 2023, according to IHS Markit’s report
31 July 201828 July 2018 World’s first biobased, circular car created using Luminy from Total Corbion PLA The car, named Noah, is currently undertaking a European tour of car manufacturers, suppliers and universities to inspire others
27 July 201820 July 2018 World’s most circular car is made of flax and sugar and does 300 km per liter The environmental impact of a car is determined not only by its consumption, but also by its production and, ultimately, its recycling
24 May 201822 May 2018 NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Bioplastics & PCR Engineered Compounds New formulations target more demanding applications in automotive, electronics and more
