Brazil’s ERT Bioplastics creates compostables for US market using Luminy® PLA

CHICAGO, IL, USA - May 13, 2025 – TotalEnergies Corbion, a global leader in PLA bioplastics, is strengthening regionally-produced compostable food serviceware availability in the United States through its ongoing partnership with Brazil-based Earth Renewable Technologies (ERT Bioplastics).

By supplying its Luminy® PLA resin, a biobased and industrially compostable material, TotalEnergies Corbion enables ERT® to manufacture durable, high-quality food serviceware such as cutlery, cups, plates, and straws. These products are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, compostable packaging in the U.S. while also supporting supply chain flexibility through ERT’s® operations in Brazil.

The partnership is especially timely as U.S. foodservice providers seek alternatives that align with both sustainability goals and supply chain resilience. By combining TotalEnergies Corbion’s technical leadership in PLA with ERT’s® compounding capabilities and strategic geographic location, the collaboration offers a dependable solution for American buyers looking to integrate compostable products into restaurants, stadiums, campuses, and events.

“At TotalEnergies Corbion, we believe that meaningful progress happens through strong collaboration and our partnership with ERT Bioplastics is a great example of that,” said Thomas Philipon, CEO of TotalEnergies Corbion. “By combining our expertise in bioplastics with ERT’s® regional capabilities, we’re not just expanding access to compostable food serviceware in the U.S.—we’re also helping food service providers build more resilient, sustainable supply chains in an increasingly complex world.”

TotalEnergies Corbion and ERT Bioplastics will co-exhibit at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, demonstrating how this partnership delivers real-world compostable packaging solutions that support food waste diversion and reduce landfill impact—contributing to a more circular economy.

This collaboration reinforces TotalEnergies Corbion’s long-term commitment to expanding access to sustainable solutions across the Americas, and to supporting partners like ERT Bioplastics who share the vision of a low-carbon, circular future.

Visit TotalEnergies Corbion and ERT Bioplastics at Booth 11244 during the National Restaurant Show in Chicago from May 17-20, 2025.