Today at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago, Archroma Packaging Technologies launches Erthana™, a biobased platform that helps brands, manufacturers and suppliers meet their sustainability goals without compromising packaging performance.
Archroma Packaging Technologies has developed Erthana™ to support the industry’s transition towards circular packaging and to stay ahead of developing EPR and PPWR requirements – in particular, in the paper and packaging value chain. The platform brings together bio-based chemistries, technical expertise and application support to help paper, packaging and tissue producers to adopt greener solutions with confidence.
The platform launches with two products: Erthana™ OGB, a biobased oil and grease barrier, and Erthana™ DSR, a biobased dry strength resin. Additional products in the biobased portfolio are in development and expected to follow in 2027 as the platform expands.
Erthana™ solutions are made from natural-source ingredients and they don’t compete with food chain, helping customers reduce their dependence on fossil-based chemistries while maintaining packaging functionality, product integrity and operational efficiency. Food-contact compliance and end-of-life performance were critical requirements from the start of development, and Erthana™ solutions are FDA, BfR and BPI compliant.
Lisa Clark, VP Marketing & Sustainability at Archroma Packaging Technologies, comments: “Packaging producers and brand owners are under growing pressure to move away from fossil-based materials and to comply with regulations such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws – all without sacrificing performance.”
“Erthana™ combines our sustainability ambitions with production-proven chemistry. It gives customers a practical way to meet these requirements and make real progress towards circular packaging. Ultimately, Erthana is sustainable chemistry made possible.”
Visitors to PACK EXPO International – which is taking place from October 18 to 21, 2026 – can learn more about Erthana™ at the Archroma Packaging Technologies booth (W-42072).
The Archroma Packaging Technologies team will also be able to share information on the wider portfolio of adhesives, barriers and coatings.
In addition, senior spokespersons are speaking during the event, exploring the role of chemistry in circular packaging and how to balance sustainability with performance:
- Enabling Circularity with Material Solutions Partner
Date/Time: Sunday, October 18, 3:00–3:30pm
Location: Innovation Stage 1 (N-4570), North Hall - Packaging Innovation: Merging Performance with Sustainability
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 21, 12:00–12:30pm
Location: Food & Beverage Processing Innovation Stage (LU-7764), Lakeside Upper Hall
To learn more about Erthana™, visit Archroma Packaging Technologies on Booth W-42072
