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

NatureWorks has officially inaugurated its fully integrated Ingeo PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand, significantly expanding its global biopolymer production capacity.

Global recycling equipment manufacturer CP Group has acquired AI-powered sorting technology company Recycleye to enhance the precise recovery of complex packaging materials, including bioplastics.

EcoCortec is investing €2 million in a new European logistics centre to streamline the distribution of its compostable anti-corrosion bioplastic packaging.

For a decade, PLA and PHA were cast as rival biopolymers. In 2026, the market has moved on — industry partnerships, blending data, and EU regulatory pressure are converging to make PLA/PHA combinations the pragmatic path forward for compostable packaging. Here is what the evidence actually shows.

Biodegradable mulch films are accused of creating harmful microplastics and leaching toxic additives into soil. The science is real — but the conclusions being drawn from it are often wrong. Here is a material-by-material breakdown of what the evidence actually shows, what should be restricted, and why bioplastic films are still better than polyethylene.

Recupero Etico Sostenibile S.p.A. (RES) has acquired a unique European polylactic acid (PLA) production facility in Italy to strengthen its vertically integrated circular economy operations.

Recupero Etico Sostenibile S.p.A (RES) has acquired a specialized European PLA bioplastics facility to integrate biopolymer production with its existing waste recovery operations.

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.

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd has secured ₹450 crore to expand its Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastics production and invest in a new lactogypsum processing facility.

PolyExpert and Polykar Industries have successfully finalized a merger of equals to establish Invera Flexibles, creating a new North American leader in sustainable and compostable flexible packaging.