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6 bioplastics MAGAZINE [04/23] Vol. 18 News Picks & clicks Most frequently clicked news Here’s a look at our most popular online content of the past two months. The story that got the most clicks from the visitors to bioplasticsmagazine.com was: tinyurl.com/news-20230612 daily updated News at www.bioplasticsmagazine.com Grandpuits PLA project update (12 June 2023) TotalEnergies Corbion (Gorinchem, the Netherlands) announced that it will not pursue a new PLA bioplastics plant in Grandpuits, France. This announcement followed a review of the investment case of the project and is in line with the announcements of the company shareholders. Monument Chemical plans to produce CO 2 -based polyurethanes in USA Monument Chemical (Indianapolis, IN, USA) is the first US company to license Econic’s (Macclesfield, UK) process for manufacturing polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols made from CO 2 as a sustainable source of renewable carbon. With Econic’s technology, Monument will upcycle waste carbon dioxide into polyols for high-performance foams, laminates, coatings, and elastomers for use in automotive, furniture, mattress, construction, and industrial applications. Monument will begin production based on the Econic process in late 2023. Econic’s pioneering technology is based on its proprietary catalyst and process that enables manufacturers to replace up to 30 % of the fossil-based component in their polyols with readily available captured CO 2 , in their existing production plants. The technology allows the level of CO 2 to be controlled at a molecular level, enabling customers to produce costcompetitive polyurethane products with equal or higher performance and a lower carbon footprint. Don Phillips, Vice President and General Manager, Oxides, of Monument Chemical, said, “Licensing the Econic process marks a key milestone in Monument’s commitment to providing specialty solutions to our customers in the US. By embracing this groundbreaking technology, we can help our customers deliver higher-performance products with enhanced sustainability that will stand out in the marketplace”. “The world’s drive to net-zero is forcing manufacturers to move to sustainable carbon sources, without compromising performance and cost. Monument recognizes that, and we are delighted to be working with them to make this a reality in the US polyurethane market. Our aim is to work with Monument to help sustainably grow their business with Econic’s groundbreaking technology”, said Econic CEO Keith Wiggins. The ability of Econic’s technology to make polyurethane products better and more sustainable by using CO 2 as a renewable carbon source is being recognized by major consumer brands and their supply chains. The company recently announced that it has issued licences to polyol manufacturers in India and China. AT www.econic-technologies.com | www.monumentchemical.com Our frame colours Topics related to the Renewable Carbon Initiative... Bioplastics related topics, i.e. all topics around biobased and biodegradable plastics, come in the familiar green frame. All topics related to Advanced Recycling, such as chemical recycling or enzymatic degradation of mixed waste into building blocks for new plastics have this turquoise coloured frame. When it comes to plastics made of any kind of carbon source associated with Carbon Capture & Utilisation we use this frame colour. The familiar blue frame stands for rather administrative sections, such as the table of contents or the “Dear readers” on page 3. If a topic belongs to more than one group, we use crosshatched frames. Ochre/green stands for Carbon Capture & Bioplastics, e. g. PHA made from methane. Articles covering Recycling and Bioplastics ... Recycling & Carbon Capture We’re sure, you got it!
ioplastics MAGAZINE [04/23] Vol. 18 7 Bluepha and TotalEnergies Corbion collaborate Bluepha, the leading synthetic biology company in China (Beijing), and TotalEnergies Corbion (Gorinchem, the Netherlands), a global leader in PLA technology, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the market adoption of PLA/PHAbased solutions in China. The collaboration aims to bring together the expertise and resources of both companies to further advance the development of high-performance biopolymer solutions, combining Bluepha ® polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) with Luminy ® polylactic acid (PLA) technology. "We are very excited about this collaboration with TotalEnergies Corbion", said Teng Li, President & Co-founder of Bluepha. He continued: "TotalEnergies Corbion is a trustworthy partner and Bluepha PHA mixed with Luminy PLA would be as a Chinese saying Adding wings to the tiger. Together, the two companies can give more opportunities to our downstream partners and contribute to a more sustainable future". "By combining the complementary properties of these materials, we will significantly expand the application possibilities for brand owners seeking fully biobased material solutions", said Thomas Philipon, CEO of TotalEnergies Corbion. Under the terms of the MOU, Bluepha and TotalEnergies Corbion will jointly promote PLA and PHA market applications in China. Before the MOU signing ceremony, Thomas Philipon took a tour of the Bluepha PHA Biorefinery, which completed construction in October 2022 in Yancheng and recently began production of the Bluepha PHA product. AT daily updated News at www.bluepha.bio | www.totalenergies-corbion.com Luminy PLA sustainable under EU Taxonomy Regulation TotalEnergies Corbion (Gorinchem, the Netherlands) has announced that its Luminy ® polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics successfully meet the stringent criteria of the European Union (EU) Taxonomy Regulation on climate change mitigation and adaptation. The assessment can be found in the newly re-launched whitepaper titled "Planting the Future with PLA", which details the regulation and delves into more sustainability aspects of biobased materials. The achievement underscores the company's pivotal role in the global sustainable economy. The EU Taxonomy Regulation is critical for sustainable innovation because it sets a standard for what can be labelled as 'sustainable' in business in the European Union. The framework uses six environmental objectives: climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, transition to a circular economy, pollution prevention and control, and protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. The intent of the regulation is to help increase sustainable investment and further drive the implementation of the European Green Deal. "TotalEnergies Corbion continues to work closely with lawmakers, regulators, and non-governmental organizations as we push to create more sustainable plastic alternatives", said Maelenn Ravard, the company's Sustainability and Regulatory Manager. "In addition to compliance with the EU Taxonomy Regulation, our entire line of Luminy PLA is certified 100 % biobased according to EN16785 and the USDA biopreferred program. What’s more, our production plant is ISO certified for environmental management, quality, and safety and we follow the regulations set by the World Wildlife Fund's sugarcane industry organization Bonsucro. We are proud to set this standard for the bioplastics industry moving forward". Luminy PLA bioplastics are derived from sugarcane, an annually renewable resource, and are among the few types of bioplastics that are both biobased and biodegradable. As outlined in the "Planting the Future with PLA", whitepaper, creating a kilogram of PLA requires 1.75 m² of sugarcane farmland which captures 1.8 kg of CO 2 from the atmosphere as it grows. TotalEnergies Corbion's entire production capacity requires just 0.08 % of arable land in Thailand, where the company produces PLA locally. Simply put, the efficiency of land use combined with the benefits of carbon capture make PLA bioplastics a great option for reducing our global reliance on fossil-based plastics. TotalEnergies Corbion's Luminy PLA bioplastics enable businesses all over the world to transition to more sustainable materials without compromising on quality or performance. They provide a viable alternative to conventional plastics, aligning with the EU Taxonomy Regulation's objectives and supporting the global shift towards a more sustainable future. The white paper titled Planting the Future with PLA can be downloaded on their website. AT www.totalenergies-corbion.com
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