What is PLA? The Complete Guide to Polylactic Acid — The World's Most Used Bioplastic
PLA (polylactic acid) is the world’s most widely used bioplastic — found in packaging, 3D printing filament, textiles, and disposable cutlery. …
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All news articles tagged with PLA (29 articles).
Bioplastics vs Recycling: Can They Coexist?
Bioplastics and traditional recycling systems have a complicated relationship. Can they coexist? We examine the contamination debate, sorting …
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Plant Announcement
Emirates Biotech Advances World's Largest Bioplastics Facility with Sulzer Partnership
Emirates Biotech is pushing forward on its mega-project — and lining up serious partners to do it, selecting Samsung E&A as contractor and …
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Product Launch
TotalEnergies Corbion and Yuhan-Kimberly Launch Biobased, Washable Kitchen Towels After Three-Year Partnership
TotalEnergies Corbion and Yuhan-Kimberly have commercialized a new generation of washable, biobased kitchen towels made from Luminy® PLA, PHA, and …
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Plant Announcement
Grand Opening of Fully Integrated PLA Plant in Thailand
NatureWorks has officially inaugurated its fully integrated Ingeo PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand, significantly expanding its global …
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M&A
Acquisition of AI Sorting Firm Recycleye
Global recycling equipment manufacturer CP Group has acquired AI-powered sorting technology company Recycleye to enhance the precise recovery of …
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Investment & Funding
EcoCortec to Invest €2 Million in New European Logistics Centre
EcoCortec is investing €2 million in a new European logistics centre to streamline the distribution of its compostable anti-corrosion bioplastic …
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PLA and PHA: From Rivals to Partners — The Real Convergence Story Unfolding in Bioplastics
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 …
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Bioplastic Mulch Films Under the Microscope: Separating Science from Scaremongering
Biodegradable mulch films are accused of creating harmful microplastics and leaching toxic additives into soil. The science is real — but the …
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M&A
RES acquires unique European PLA bioplastics plant to expand circular economy chain
Recupero Etico Sostenibile S.p.A (RES) has acquired a specialized European PLA bioplastics facility to integrate biopolymer production with its …
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M&A
RES Acquires European PLA Bioplastics Plant in Italy
Recupero Etico Sostenibile S.p.A. (RES) has acquired a unique European polylactic acid (PLA) production facility in Italy to strengthen its vertically …
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A Regulatory Own Goal: The USDA's Rejection of Compostable Bioplastics
The USDA’s National Organic Standards Board voted unanimously to reject synthetic compostable materials as allowable feedstocks for certified …
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Regulatory & Policy
USDA Rejects Compostable Plastics as Organic Feedstock
The USDA has officially rejected the use of compostable bioplastics as acceptable feedstock for certified organic compost due to their synthetic …
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Why Corbion Is Walking Away from PLA: Follow the Money
A business commentary on Corbion’s exit from the TotalEnergies Corbion joint venture — analyzing the financial logic, margin differentials, and …
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Plant Announcement
Futerro Delays French PLA Plant Operations to 2029
Belgian bioplastics producer Futerro has postponed the operational launch of its vertically integrated PLA biorefinery in Normandy to 2029 amidst …
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M&A
Corbion Confirms Strategic Exit from TotalEnergies Joint Venture
Corbion has officially finalized the divestment of its stake in the TotalEnergies Corbion joint venture, redirecting its focus toward core …
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Partnerships
BCML Secures First Institutional Order for Upcoming PLA Vertical
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited has finalized its first commercial institutional order for its new Polylactic Acid manufacturing division, marking a …
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Partnerships
Balrampur Chini Secures First Institutional Order for PLA Bioplastics
Balrampur Chini Mills achieves a commercial milestone by securing its first institutional order for sugarcane-derived PLA products from the Lucknow …
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Plant Announcement
UP Cabinet Approves India's First Large-Scale PLA Bioplastics Plant
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved Balrampur Chini Mills Limited’s proposal to establish India’s first industrial-scale Polylactic …
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Essential Additives for Bioplastics: Chemistry, Functions, and Commercial Solutions
Deep dive into bioplastic additives: plasticizers, nucleating agents, impact modifiers, thermal stabilizers, UV stabilizers, processing aids, fillers, …
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Market Analysis
TotalEnergies Corbion Highlights PLA Innovations and Chemical Recycling at Chinese Conference
TotalEnergies Corbion showcased its Luminy® PLA innovations, highlighting its 100% biobased, recyclable, and industrially compostable nature, …
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Product Launch
Emirates Biotech launches PLA biopolymer 'Embio'
Emirates Biotech has launched ‘Embio’, a new series of plant-based PLA biopolymers, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional …
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Partnerships
Vichem Appointed Official PLA Distributor in Vietnam
TotalEnergies Corbion has selected Vichem as the official distributor for its Luminy PLA resins in Vietnam to expand the reach of biobased materials …
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A comprehensive guide to PLA - one of the most widely used biodegradable bioplastics made from renewable resources.
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Plant Announcement
NatureWorks Announces Major PLA Production Expansion
NatureWorks LLC, a leading producer of Ingeo bioplastic, announces a $600 million investment to triple their PLA production capacity by 2027.
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Partnerships
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Ltd. join forces to revolutionize polylactic acid production and circular economy
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated, end-to-end technology for Polylactic Acid …
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Product Launch
Collaboration Launches Fully Biodegradable Water Bottles
Win Win Water partners with TotalEnergies Corbion to introduce a 100% plant-based, biodegradable water bottle utilizing Luminy® PLA technology.
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Investment & Funding
Balrampur Chini Raises ₹450 Crore for PLA Bioplastics Expansion
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd has secured ₹450 crore to expand its Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastics production and invest in a new lactogypsum processing …
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M&A
PolyExpert and Polykar Complete 'Merger of Equals' to Form Invera Flexibles
PolyExpert and Polykar Industries have successfully finalized a merger of equals to establish Invera Flexibles, creating a new North American leader …
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