“Contrat Chimie”, an opportunity for the development of biobased plastics
We are excited to share insights from Frederic van Gansberghe, CEO of Futerro, on the recent developments in France’s chemical industry. Following the signing of a new contract with the French government, this agreement outlines significant commitments to ecological transition, competitiveness, and skills development Read the full article (in French) here.
New Distribution Agreement with KAREX POLYMERS
Futerro is delighted to announce a strategic distribution partnership with KAREX POLYMERS in Turkey. KAREX POLYMERS has 19 years of experience in the distribution of plastic and petrochemical raw materials and is based in Istanbul.
LOOPLA® receives an Honorable Mention for Innovation in Bioplastics from PLASTICS
Futerro is honored that our PLA chemical recycling technology, Loopla received the Honorable Mention for Innovation in Bioplastics from PLASTICS (Plastics Industry Association). LOOPLA® is a chemical recycling technology that converts PLA-based product into lactic acid, which can then be used to create virgin-quality PLA again.This innovation is significant because it highlights PLA as an […]
Exclusive Interview of Frédéric Van Gansberghe, Futerro’s CEO
“What’s fundamental to understand is that the climate emergency should push the authorities to very strongly promote everything biobased to leave everything oil and gas […] Indeed, it’s more profitable to make petrochemicals in the Middle East, Houston or China than in Europe. Europe must seize its change to convert its chemistry to bio-based one, […]
Futerro joins Renewable Carbon Initiative
Futerro is now part of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) to engage in the reflection in finding innovative solutions on the theme of sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. What is the Renewable Carbon Initiative? The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) was initiated by nova-Institute after observing the struggles of the chemical and materials industry facing […]
Futerro’s CEO on Unlocking Europe’s Bioeconomy Potential
Unlocking a bioeconomy across Europe: How to scale up national strategies, build skills and fuel investments? Frédéric Van Gansberghe, Futerro’s CEO was invited to speak with other key actors of the European bioeconomy sector about the way to unlock this market within Europe during a digital dialogue. This Digital Dialogue has made stock of the […]
Futerro joins BioChem Europe
Futerro joined BioChem Europe to underlines how important biobased polymers and the bioeconomy are for a more resilient, circular and carbon neutral economy. BioChem Europe is a sector group of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) that ambitions to promote the assets and merits of biomass-derived chemicals and their contribution to a sustainable future for […]
Futerro’s CEO is nominated for the “Manager of the year 2021” by Trends Tendances.
Futerro’s CEO, Frédéric Van Gansberghe is nominated for the “Manager of the year 2021” by Trends Tendance. Trends Tendances magazine awards the Manager of the Year prize every year, which is presented in the first days of January. This award is based on a vote of the readers, to which a list of nominees is […]
Futerro joins the European Bioplastics association
In May 2021, Futerro joined the European Bioplastics association to develop the European bioplastics market jointly with key market players and thus, open new possibilities for the future of the sustainable European polymer industry. More information: https://www.european-bioplastics.org/member-portrait-futerro/