TotalEnergies Corbio, based in the Netherlands, has partnered with Coexpan to launch a new polylactic acid (PLA) bio-based cup. The launch of this bio-based cup follows the successful completion of various tests at Coexpan's Innotech Center in Madrid, Spain. This evaluation helped to validate the complete line speed process and final output using the "Form Fill Seal" (FFS) technology.
Made from recycled polylactic acid (rPLA), this cup is available in white or clear. It has the same properties as the original PLA polymer and complies with food contact regulations, including those of the US (FDA 21 CFR), EU (EC No 10/2011) and China (GB 9685-2016).
TOTAL's Luminy rPLA portfolio is a bio-based polymer made from sugar cane that has a reduced carbon footprint compared to other traditional polymers. The latest bio-based solutions have helped Total Energy Corbion, Coexpan and Innotech to address some of the major sustainability challenges they face.
“Another milestone has been achieved," said Gonzalo Sanchez, Coexpan Recycling Manager. We are very proud to add a new sustainable product to our portfolio that increases the number of technical solutions we can put on the market, bringing a clear added value to all our customers.
Providing our customers with PLA solutions with existing technology is a top priority for Total Energy," said Derek Atkinson, Senior Director of Sales and Business Development at Total Energy. We have a team of dedicated engineers who work with our partners to develop the right grade of Luminy PLA. We also buy back used PLA for recycling in our facilities. The advanced recycling of PLA is a more energy efficient process than other plastics."
