In Australia, a team of researchers has determined that biobased polylactic acid – a commonly used filament in 3D printing – can be used to trace the origin of “ghost guns.” A growing problem for law enforcement, such weapons are privately assembled and lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace. However, PLA filament manufacturers […]
In France, Futerro initiated the necessary administrative process for the establishment of its integrated biorefinery, the first of its kind in Europe. Located in Saint-Jean-de-Folleville, in Normandy, this facility will be dedicated to the production of lactic acid, lactide, and PLA, a bio-based, industrially compostable, and recyclable biopolymer destined to replace fossil-based plastics in many […]
In India, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis recently formally launched India’s first Poly Lactic acid (PLA) brand ‘Balrampur Bioyug’, to be produced by Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards sustainable innovation. Held at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the launch event marked a […]
In Spain, NUA COSMETICS and ITC Packaging announced the launch a compostable bio-based bottle. The new bottle made with PLA has been developed for Provei Global thanks to the joint efforts of Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging and ADBioplastics. The project started when Provei Global, through its brand Biositivo, set itself a challenge to not only […]
In the Netherlands, a new meta-study report commissioned by Holland Bioplastics, an association advancing bioplastics knowledge worldwide, concludes that the fundamental characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA), a biobased polymer made entirely from fermented plant sugars, and the hydrolysis process indicate that PLA does not produce persistent microplastics. The literature research, completed by HYDRA Marine Sciences, […]
