Abstract: Through a partnership with the Brazilian company Earth Renewable Technologies (ERT Bioplastics), TotalEnergies Corbion has enhanced the supply of regionally produced compostable food servers to the US market, promoting the application of polylactic acid materials in the field of sustainable packaging.

Total Energy Cobion is significantly enhancing its supply capacity of regionally-produced compostable food servers to the US market through its ongoing collaboration with the Brazilian company Earth Renewable Technologies (ERT Bioplastics). This initiative will further promote the application of polylactic acid materials in the field of environmental packaging.

Core content of cooperation

Total Energy Cobion provides its biobased and industrially compostable Luminy® PLA resin for the production of durable and high-quality food servers, including: 

•Various tableware (knives, forks, spoons, etc.)

•Environmentally friendly cups and containers

•Disposable plates

•Compostable straws

These products are specifically designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and compostable packaging in the US market. At the same time, the supply chain's flexibility is supported through ERT®'s operations in Brazil.

Market Background and Opportunities

This collaboration comes at a crucial time for the US food service industry as it undergoes transformation - food service providers are actively seeking alternative solutions that not only align with sustainable development goals but also enhance supply chain resilience. Traditional plastic packaging is facing increasingly strict environmental regulations, while polylactic acid materials, as a biogenic and degradable solution, are emerging as an ideal alternative.



By combining Total E&P's technical leadership in the PLA field with ERT®'s comprehensive capabilities and strategic location, this partnership provides a reliable solution for American buyers who wish to introduce compostable products to restaurants, sports venues, campuses and events.

Corporate Perspective and Strategic Significance
Thomas Philipon, the CEO of Total E&P Cobine, stated: 

"At Total E&P Cobine, we believe that meaningful progress stems from strong collaboration. Our partnership with ERT Bioplastics is a prime example of this. By combining our expertise in bioplastics with ERT®'s regional capabilities, we not only expanded access to compostable food servers in the US market, but also helped food service providers build more resilient and sustainable supply chains in an increasingly complex world."

This collaboration reinforces Total E&P Cobine's long-standing commitment to expanding access to sustainable solutions in the Americas and supporting partners like ERT Bioplastics who share the vision of a low-carbon, circular future.

Industry significance

The collaboration between Total E&P Cobine and ERT represents a significant trend in the bioplastics industry - through a model that combines international cooperation with regional production, it can not only meet the demand for sustainable products in various markets, but also optimize supply chain efficiency, providing a practical solution for reducing plastic pollution globally and promoting the circular economy.