Lactic acid homopolymer news

All news on Lactic acid homopolymer (also known as RESOMER®, Poly(lactic acid), PLA, and Polylactide): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

15 May 2026

PTT Global Chemical Q1 2026 Results: Integrated Value Chain Secures Production and Balances Portfolio

Q1 revenue THB 146,936m; net profit THB 3,232m. Operations sustained via feedstock flexibility and supply‑chain continuity. Pivoting to specialty chemicals, bioplastics and recycled plastics.
8 April 2026

Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026

PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
25 February 2026

Clariant Gains EU Approval for Rice Bran Wax in Food-Contact Plastics

EU approval allows rice bran wax additives in PET, PLA, and PVC for food-contact, offering a sustainable alternative to montan wax with lower carbon footprint and supply chain benefits.
9 December 2025

Futerro Submits Permit Applications for Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine Biorefinery

Futerro's biorefinery in Normandy aims to produce bio-based plastics, with support from local authorities, targeting production by early 2029.
5 September 2025

Indorama Ventures Enables Scalable Bio-Based PET Fibers

Indorama Ventures offers a certified low-carbon supply chain for bio-based PET fibers, ensuring performance and traceability while reducing emissions and supporting rapid market deployment.
12 March 2025

Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France

The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.

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