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📜PLA does not create persistent microplastics in the environment   A recent meta-study commissioned by Holland Bioplastics and conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences provides valuable insights into the environmental impact of polylactic acid (PLA).   Here’s a summary of the key study’s findings: ➡️ Unlike non-biodegradable fossil-based polymers, PLA undergoes hydrolysis in the presence of water or humidity. ➡️ Hydrolysis breaks down PLA into ever-smaller molecules, making it soluble in water. ➡️ As long as moisture or humidity persists, PLA objects or fragments decrease in size via hydrolysis into oligomers and monomers (lactic acid). ➡️ Ultimately, PLA, oligomers and monomers become fully biodegraded, leaving no persistent nano- or micro-plastics in the environment.   Here's a quick breakdown of the process: 𝟭. In the presence of water, PLA undergoes hydrolysis. 𝟮. This pure chemical process of polymer degradation produces low molecular weight intermediates 𝟯. These intermediates are PLA oligomers and lactic acid monomers. 𝟰. These intermediates become soluble and can be biodegraded. 𝟱. Microorganisms take up these oligomers and monomers as sources of carbon. 𝟲. They are used as energy and to build up biomass by the microorganisms. 𝟳. Ultimately, this leads to the mineralization of the original polymer carbon into biomass, carbon dioxide, methane, and water.   Find the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dhsb7AA3   ⚠️ Littering is never the right option for the products we use every day no matter what they are made from. Biobased materials like PLA should always be disposed of within the appropriate waste collection infrastructure. In any case, this research underscores PLA’s role in creating sustainable, eco-friendly materials that contribute to reducing the long-term environmental impact of plastics.   Choosing PLA can indeed lead us toward a greener future! 🌱🌎

🎉 Celebrating Belgium's National Day 🎉 On this special day, we at Futerro are proud to highlight our Belgian roots and the innovative bio-based and sustainable solutions that have grown from them. Here are some key milestones that mark our journey in Belgium: 🧪 1992: Creation of Galactic, our former parent company, 🧪 2004: Launch of the PLA R&D project, 🧪 2007: Launch of our PLA pilot plant and official creation of Futerro, 🧪 2009: Launch of the PLA recycling R&D project, 🧪 2012: Launch of our PLA recycling technologies pilot plants, Since then, we have expanded and continue to expand our expertise on a global scale, reinforcing our commitment to building a sustainable future worldwide:   🧪 2021: Building of first PLA industrial production capacity in China; 🧪 2027: Building of Europe’s first fully integrated lactic acid, lactide, PLA, and r-PLA biorefinery in France. Happy National Day, Belgium! 🎉 #BelgiumNationalDay #Sustainability #Innovation #PLA 

🌿 Introducing LIFE VINOSHIELD: Project to Safeguard European Vineyards 🍇 We are thrilled to announce the launch of LIFE VINOSHIELD, a project dedicated to developing nets to protect vineyards across Europe from the escalating threats of climate change, including spring frosts, hail, excessive sun exposure, and heavy rainfalls. Supported by the European Union and powered by a consortium of 7 innovative partners (MDB TEXINOV, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Altavitis, Vinidea, INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, Institut français de la vigne et du vin (IFV)), LIFE VINOSHIELD will deploy and test groundbreaking multifunctional textile protective nets against various climatic hazards. Futerro is proud to supply PLA for these innovative nets and ensure their sustainable lifecycle by managing their chemical recycling after use, guaranteeing full circularity. LIFE VINOSHIELD represents a substantial leap forward in climate resilience. 🍇🌍 #LIFEVINOSHIELD #SustainableAgriculture #VineyardProtection #BioBasedSolutions #CircularEconomy #PLA #Innovation #ClimateChange

🌿 PLA, an ideal solution for sustainable paper coating applications! Let's highlight the advantages of the coating applications that PLA solutions provide: PLA Strengths: ✨ Aesthetics & Gloss: PLA coatings add a beautiful gloss to paper products, enhancing their visual appeal. 💧 Grease & Liquid Resistance: PLA coated materials are resistant to most liquids (e.g. soup, coffee, soda, etc.). ♻️ Recyclability: Does not interfere with paper recyclability, ensuring easy recycling of used paper products. 🌍 Multiple end-of-life options, including industrial compostability, reducing waste and promoting sustainability or chemical recycling if the PLA part can be extracted. PLA is used in various applications such as coated paper bowls and cups, as well as coated paper films. These applications not only demonstrate the versatility of PLA but also highlight its importance in creating a more sustainable future. Let's adopt these innovative solutions for a more sustainable future!🌱 #Sustainability #Innovation #PLA #EcoFriendly #Recyclability #Compostability #CircularEconomy #PaperCoating #Greentech #SustainablePackaging

📢 Meet Enora Oger, our new addition to the Marketing & Communication team at Futerro. Enora joined us 2 weeks ago and has already become part of our team. With her digital marketing expertise and passion for eco-friendly initiatives, she will be an asset in our mission to promote sustainable and circular alternatives to traditional plastics.   We are happy to welcome Enora on board and look forward to the innovative ideas she will bring to our company! #Futerro #meetourteam #renewable #sustainableworld #PLA

🌿 Transforming Food contact packaging with PLA! 🌿 We are excited to share PLA's (Polylactic Acid) incredible strengths and diverse applications in the food packaging industry. PLA Strengths: ✨ Aesthetics: Excellent gloss and transparency for attractive packaging. ✨ Printability: Ensures high-quality printing for vibrant designs. ✨ Flavour & Aroma Barrier: Preserves the integrity of flavours and aromas. ✨ Mechanical Properties: Adaptable to various needs for durability and performance. ✨ Sustainability: Multiple end-of-life options, including compostability and recycling. ✨ Reusability: Packaging can be designed to be reusable if needed. ✨ Safety: PLA is considered as food contact approved. ✨ CO2 footprint: PLA has a lower CO2 footprint than traditional fossil-based plastics Processes & Applications: 🔹 Thermoforming: Ideal for making trays and containers that are both functional and visually appealing. 🔹 Injection Moulding: Perfect for producing durable containers with precise detail. 🔹 Film Extrusion: Suitable for food contact flexible film. 🔹 Extrusion/Injection Blowing: Enables the creation of transparent, recyclable, and reusable bottles. 🔹 Fibers: Ideal for tea bags, providing a sustainable packaging solution. 🔹 Foaming: PLA can be foamed to produce trays and lids. PLA is revolutionising food contact packaging with its sustainable properties, enhancing user experience while caring for our environment. Join us in embracing these innovative solutions for a greener future! 🌱 #PLA #sustainability #Bioplastics #Futerro

📢 Today we would like to introduce you Thomas Yakoubi our Insides Sales & Supply Chain Coordinator. Thomas joined us 1 week ago and brings extensive experience in sales and supply chain management, ensuring smooth operations and delivering exceptional customer service. He will play a crucial role in enhancing our customer service efforts and advancing our sustainability goals.   #Futerro #meetourteam #renewable #sustainableworld #PLA

📢 Exciting Partnership Announcement!     We are pleased to announce that FUTERRO has entered into a distribution agreement with K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH !    “𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 250 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴,” says Karen Kaufmann, Director Polymers & Compounding Technology at K.D. Feddersen. “We are excited to offer our customers sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials.”   The agreement covers the distribution of our product across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, and Bulgaria.    “𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘒.𝘋. 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘭-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴,” said Benoit Lecouvet, Chief Commercial Officer at Futerro.   Together, we are committed to driving sustainability and innovation in the market. 🌍✨    Learn more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/dzpHM-Su   #Partnership #PLA #Distribution #biobased #Europe

🌿 Polymerix 2024: Join us for an interesting event organised by Biotech Santé Bretagne   As sustainable development takes the central stage in business development, the search for innovative, sustainable, and environmentally friendly solutions based on bio-based polymers continues to progress in various markets - from packaging, textile, cosmetics, healthcare and many more.   Polymerix unites researchers and industrial companies to advance biopolymers, foster collaborations, and cultivate connections between science and industry.   🎙️ We are happy to present Geoffroy Delvinquier as a speaker. Geoffroy will delve into the groundbreaking initiatives at the forefront of sustainability with his presentation about our future European Bio-refinery dedicated to producing lactic acid, lactide, and PLA demonstrating a bio-industrial Model of Sustainability, Integration, and Circular Economy in France. His speech will especially cover how, from a small team in the 90s, Futerro has become one of the major actors in the bio-based industry today.   🗓️ 11h15 – 12h30, Friday, June 28 📍 Rennes, France #Polymerix #Polymerix2024 #PLA #Sustainability #Bioplastics #Futerro

📢 Groundbreaking News for the PLA industry! We are excited to announce the results of a pioneering meta-study conducted by Hydra Marine Sciences and commissionned by Holland Bioplastics. The study reveals that Polylactic Acid (PLA), will fully hydrolyze in the presence of water or humidity. This process ensure no persistent nano- or micro-plastics remain or accumulate in the environment, provided there is water or humidity. Beside the fact that PLA have a lower CO2-footprint than traditional non-biodegradable plastics, these results represents a monumental advancement in our understanding of its long-term environmental impact. When compared to non-biodegradable plastics, which persist and accumulate in the environment, PLA's ability to prevent the formation of persistant pollution in the environment would represent a promising future for our planet. More information about : 👉 Holland Bioplastics : https://lnkd.in/gWnuwFUT 👉 Hydra Marine Sciences : https://lnkd.in/gNFJu8qz #Futerro #Bioplastics #Environment #Sustainability #Research #PLA