Futerro is a European biopolymer company specializing in polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-based and recyclable thermoplastic produced from renewable sugars. The company develops proprietary technology spanning the full value chain: fermentation to lactic acid, conversion to lactide, PLA polymerization, and advanced recycling processes that depolymerize PLA back to its monomers for circular reuse.
Beyond technology development and licensing, Futerro supports engineering and industrial project deployment, as well as PLA resin production for applications such as rigid and flexible packaging, fibers and nonwovens, films, and 3D printing. Its solutions are aimed at reducing dependence on fossil-based plastics and lowering greenhouse-gas emissions when combined with appropriate end-of-life management and recycling systems.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving Futerro, of which 2 are active.
Futerro's role on them: Owner, Operator, Developer, Technology licensor, and Technology / equipment supplier.
2 new construction.
Contractors and licensors are recorded on all 2 of them For subscribers
Targeting: Lactic acid homopolymer (2), Lactide (2), Glucose (1), Lactic acid (1)
Will push for EU policies supporting bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics—replace fossil carbon where valuable, enable circularity and strengthen resilient industrial value chains.
Futerro's biorefinery in Normandy aims to produce bio-based plastics, with support from local authorities, targeting production by early 2029.
The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
The new biorefinery in Normandy will produce and recycle PLA, creating 250 direct jobs and 900 in related sectors. It aligns with circular economy standards and supports regional green growth.
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