TotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu to Develop PLA Water Bottle with Embossed Label

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Together with TotalEnergires Corbion, Korean water producer Sansu is developing an embossed label water bottle made of Luminy® PLA bioplastics to speed adoption of recycled PLA as feedstock. This innovation is set to revolutionize recycled PLA production processes, marking a significant leap towards a more sustainable future.


To Significantly Accelerate Processing of PCR PLA Bottles:

Since 2019, Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion have been engaging in post-consumer recycling of PLA. Traditionally, recycling post-consumer recycled (PCR) PLA has been a cumbersome process involving the removal of labels and caps. It is followed by crushing, cleaning, and shipping in flake form back to TotalEnergies Corbion’s Thailand plant for de-polymerization into lactic acid monomers and subsequent re-polymerization into recycled PLA. Recognizing the inefficiencies of this process, Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion have reached an agreement to produce a 100% PLA bottle with an embossed label. This will significantly expedite the processing of PCR PLA bottles.


Recent advancements in recycling technology have enabled the seamless transformation of used PLA into new recycled PLA (RPLA). It has certifications equivalent to virgin Luminy® PLA, including food contact approval.


TotalEnergies Corbion specializes in producing PLA with 20% and 30% recycled content, supplying global customers like Sansu. Sansu's commitment to adopting this "bottle-to-bottle" closed-loop cycle underscores its dedication to sustainability by incorporating advanced recycled content into its water bottles.


The partnership between Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion represents a joint effort to advance the adoption of Luminy® PLA bioplastics and reduce carbon emissions from plastic usage. Thomas Philipon, CEO of TotalEnergies Corbion, emphasizes the importance of such partnerships in driving sustainability initiatives, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17 on Partnerships for the Goals. He stated, “This partnership is another example of how TotalEnergies engages with partners in the value chain to advance the adoption of Luminy® PLA bioplastics and contribute to lowering carbon emissions from plastic usage.”


The agreement signed by the CEOs of Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. Together, they are pioneering innovative solutions that prioritize environmental responsibility and contribute to the establishment of a circular economy.


Source: TotalEnergies Corbion/omnexus.specialchem

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