- In May 2023, TotalEnergies Corbion and Bluepha Co. Ltd partnered to develop sustainable biomaterials in China. They combined Bluepha polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) with Luminy polylactic acid (PLA) technology, creating high-performance, eco-friendly solutions aimed at advancing biomaterial innovation for diverse applications in the region
- In May 2023, TotalEnergies Corbion partnered with Xiamen Changsu Industrial Pte Ltd to advance the polylactic acid (PLA) market. Their collaboration focuses on market promotion, research, and product development for innovative applications and technologies of biaxially oriented polylactic acid (BOPLA)
- In April 2023, NatureWorks LLC partnered with Jabil Inc. to introduce a new polylactic acid-based powder for selective laser sintering 3D printing platforms. This innovative material offers a lower sintering temperature and an 89% smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional options
- In December 2022, Futerro announced its plans to establish an integrated biorefinery in Normandy, France, dedicated to the production and recycling of polylactic acid (PLA). This initiative aims to support the green economy by transitioning from fossil carbon to biomass-derived carbon
- In November 2022, NatureWorks LLC partnered with CJ Biomaterials to create an innovative biopolymer solution using polylactic acid (PLA) technology. This collaboration aims to replace fossil fuel-based plastics in applications such as compostable food service ware, packaging, personal care products, and other end uses
