Bioplastics: Tereos partners with Avantium and LVMH to develop PEF production in Europe

Tereos has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with Avantium, a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, with the aim of accelerating the industrial production of PEF (polyethylene furanoate), Avantium’s high-performance polymer that is 100% renewable and recyclable, marketed under the brand name releaf®.

Releaf® is made from plant-based raw materials and can be used in a wide range of applications, including food and beverage packaging, cosmetic packaging, fashion, and industrial fibers.

This alliance brings together Avantium, the inventor of releaf®, Tereos, a leader in the processing of plant-based raw materials, and LVMH GAÏA, the scientific and environmental R&D division of LVMH Louis Vuitton-Moët Hennessy, the global luxury leader. It is a pioneering initiative for the development of bio-based plastics derived from plant resources, contributing to the transition away from fossil-based plastics.

“We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with LVMH and Avantium. Tereos has made strong commitments for regenerative agriculture and decarbonization from the field to finished products, which are reflected in our Cultivate Net Zero customer offer. Today, our partnership marks a new step in the development of sustainable solutions for green chemistry markets.” — Olivier Leducq, CEO of Tereos.

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