Press release submitted on behalf of Two Sides North America
Two Sides North America (TSNA), Portland, Oregon, a non-profit organization advocating for the sustainable attributes of print, paper, and paper-based packaging, is pleased to announce Archroma Packaging Technologies, headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, as its newest member. This collaboration marks a fusion between Archroma’s 140-year legacy of pioneering chemistry advancements and Two Sides’ relentless efforts to promote the sustainability message of paper.
Archroma Packaging Technologies, known for its motto “sustainable chemistry made possible,” is enhancing its sustainability ethos by joining forces with Two Sides. Together, they aim to debunk myths around paper sustainability and provide research-backed, factual information to brands and consumers. “This partnership with Two Sides North America strengthens our resolve to propel the industry towards sustainable chemistry solutions, ensuring our practices support the planet and our customers,” says Lisa Clark, VP, Marketing & Sustainability.
Two Sides North America, an organization committed to advocating the sustainable nature of paper, welcomes Archroma to its community. “Archroma Packaging Technologies’ dedication to sustainability and their innovative approach in the paper and packaging sector aligns perfectly with our mission. Together, we look forward to setting new benchmarks for environmental responsibility,” states Jules Van Sant, Executive Director of Two Sides North America.
Archroma Packaging Technologies is part of Archroma, a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals and dyes. Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland and operates with ~4,000 employees in 42 countries and over 30 production sites. Archroma’s purpose is to lead our industry towards a more sustainable future for our customers and markets. Archroma Packaging Technologies’ commitment to enhancing the sustainability of paper complements Two Sides’ efforts to correct misconceptions about paper usage and sustainability, making this collaboration a force for responsible practices within the industry.
As the narrative around sustainability evolves, both organizations are committed to delivering practices that not only benefit the environment but also cater to the changing dynamics of consumer preferences and industry standards. Archroma Packaging Technologies, with its unparalleled expertise and innovative solutions, along with Two Sides North America’s dedication to disseminating accurate, research-based information, are poised to steer the packaging and paper industry toward a more sustainable future.
About Archroma
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives and sealants markets. Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, the company operates a highly integrated, customer-focused platform that delivers specialized performance and color solutions in over 90 countries. Sustainable Solutions for Textiles, Packaging, and Beyond | Archroma
About Two Sides North America
Two Sides North America is a member-supported non-profit advocacy organization for the graphic communications, paper, and paper-based packaging industries. Our goal is to dispel common environmental misconceptions and to inspire and inform businesses and consumers with engaging, factual information about the environmental sustainability and value of print, paper, and paper-based packaging. We are the only group dedicated to dispelling and removing greenwashing language used by companies and organizations in North America.
To learn more about Two Sides North America and how to become a member, please visit twosidesna.org.