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erthos®

Reimagining the building blocks of plastics.

Nuha Siddiqui

Co-Founder & CEO at erthos®

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Employees 6–20

Headquarters Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

erthos® leverages AI and biomaterials to design sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. The company’s proprietary platform, ZYA™, accelerates the creation of biomaterials that meet both performance and environmental standards. Operating across 20 countries, erthos® works with leading companies to reduce plastic dependency by developing scalable, eco-friendly materials. The company's innovations aim to reshape industries, from fashion to food, by providing sustainable, high-quality materials for global markets.

Energy & Environment

Notable Achievements

Raised over $11M from investors like Horizons Ventures
Developed biomaterials for 20+ product categories, including personal care, food, home and fashion
Founders recognized globally, including Forbes 30 Under 30, and Canadian Governor General’s Award

Currently Operating in Two Regions

Press Mentions

March 5, 2026

erthos uses AI to scale bio-plastics that work in industry - Green Prophet

Erthos, a pioneering company in sustainable energy, has developed an innovative geothermal technology that significantly reduces carbon emissions. Their groundbreaking approach not only enhances...

September 22, 2025

Tech Update: How Erthos is tackling plastic waste — at the source

Erthos is innovatively addressing plastic waste by focusing on source reduction rather than remediation. Their efforts highlight advancements in sustainable materials and enhanced recycling...

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September 8, 2025

erthos® and Colgate-Palmolive Collaborate on Advancing Sustainable Packaging with AI Platform ZYA™

erthos®, a climate tech company advancing sustainable materials, has entered into a collaborative partnership with global consumer goods leader Colgate-Palmolive to explore potential sustainable...

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