A comprehensive guide to PLA - one of the most widely used biodegradable bioplastics made from renewable resources.

The USDA’s National Organic Standards Board voted unanimously to reject synthetic compostable materials as allowable feedstocks for certified organic compost, dealing a major blow to the bioplastics industry.

A business commentary on Corbion’s exit from the TotalEnergies Corbion joint venture — analyzing the financial logic, margin differentials, and what it means for the economics of PLA and the broader bioplastics industry.

Belgian bioplastics producer Futerro has postponed the operational launch of its vertically integrated PLA biorefinery in Normandy to 2029 amidst broader European industrial headwinds.

Corbion has officially finalized the divestment of its stake in the TotalEnergies Corbion joint venture, redirecting its focus toward core fermentation and lactic acid capabilities.

Balrampur Chini Mills achieves a commercial milestone by securing its first institutional order for sugarcane-derived PLA products from the Lucknow Cantonment Board.

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited has finalized its first commercial institutional order for its new Polylactic Acid manufacturing division, marking a major milestone in its diversification strategy.

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved Balrampur Chini Mills Limited’s proposal to establish India’s first industrial-scale Polylactic Acid manufacturing facility, utilizing sugar-based feedstock for sustainable plastic production.

Deep dive into bioplastic additives: plasticizers, nucleating agents, impact modifiers, thermal stabilizers, UV stabilizers, processing aids, fillers, compatibilizers, chain extenders, and antimicrobial agents. Includes commercial product recommendations and chemistry explanations.

TotalEnergies Corbion showcased its Luminy® PLA innovations, highlighting its 100% biobased, recyclable, and industrially compostable nature, alongside successful chemical recycling advancements at a major Chinese conference.

Emirates Biotech has launched ‘Embio’, a new series of plant-based PLA biopolymers, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics in the Middle East with local stock and lower minimum order quantities.

TotalEnergies Corbion has selected Vichem as the official distributor for its Luminy PLA resins in Vietnam to expand the reach of biobased materials in the region.

Win Win Water partners with TotalEnergies Corbion to introduce a 100% plant-based, biodegradable water bottle utilizing Luminy® PLA technology.