Making Renewable to Remarkable Possible

Promoting a More Sustainable World

From cell phones and computer screens to eyeglasses and medicine, RYAM helps transform renewable resources into remarkable products.

We are committed to providing sustainable solutions that empower manufacturers worldwide to create environmentally-efficient products that help them achieve their own sustainability goals.

RYAM is proud to work with environmentally-minded customers toward a more sustainable future, where responsible choices meet business success.

Using Sustainable Materials to Reduce Waste and
Strengthen Food Supply Chains

In collaboration with the Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing and the University of Georgia, RYAM has developed an innovative method to reduce waste by transforming manufacturing byproducts into valuable new products.

The Prebiotics for Poultry partnership promotes sustainable poultry farming by offering a healthy, eco-friendly alternative to antibiotic feed additives. This groundbreaking solution supports two of Georgia’s largest industries—poultry and forestry—while advancing the growing trend of sustainable, antibiotic-free poultry production.

By leveraging sustainable materials, RYAM is helping reduce waste, strengthen essential food supply chains, and support environmentally responsible practices in agriculture and manufacturing.

BioFuel: Advancing the Transition to Clean, Renewable Energy

RYAM is at the forefront of the world’s renewable energy transition with the development of a second-generation (2G) bioethanol facility at our Tartas, France plant, supporting Europe’s rapidly growing biofuels market.

Our 2G bioethanol is sustainably produced by recycling wood-based feedstock and co-products from cellulose manufacturing. As one of the first facilities in France to produce bioethanol fuel from cellulose, this innovative solution supports cleaner vehicle emissions in alignment with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED2).

Through collaborations with major industry leaders like ExxonMobil, RYAM is advancing green and sustainable solutions, underscoring our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.

BioEnergy: Powering Our Operations and Communities

At RYAM, our investments in renewable energy not only power our operations but also supply surplus energy to support neighboring communities. On average, our facilities contribute over 60 MW of electricity to local grids every hour—enough to power more than 40,000 homes, based on standard U.S. energy usage.

In Quebec, 99% of our operations are powered by hydroelectricity, a key component of our sustainable energy mix. This renewable energy source plays a vital role in achieving our goal to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030, reinforcing our commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

A part of the electrical grid, fueled by BioEnergy
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BioProducts: Driving Sustainable Innovation with Anomera

At RYAM, our commitment to sustainability and innovation propels us to create high-quality, sustainable solutions for products like LCD screens, auto parts, eyeglasses, and life-saving pharmaceuticals.

In 2017, this spirit of innovation inspired RYAM to support Anomera, a Montreal-based leader in cellulose-based nanomaterials. By providing financial backing and technical expertise, RYAM helped Anomera develop its patented, eco-friendly process for manufacturing carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC).

This breakthrough innovation offers a green technology building block with vast potential across multiple industries. For instance, Anomera’s products, crafted using RYAM’s sustainable cellulose, serve as a biodegradable alternative to fossil-fuel-based microbeads that pollute waterways and harm wildlife.

RYAM’s strategic investment in Anomera exemplifies our dedication to fostering sustainable innovation and collaboration. Together, we’re exploring the immense potential of sustainable solutions, advancing a shared vision for a greener economy and healthier environment.

Who is Anomera?

Anomera is an early stage cellulosics based company that utilized Cellulose Specialties products produced by RYAM as a key raw material. The Company manufactures carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) in a patented eco-friendly method that delivers a superior nanomaterial from sustainably harvested Canadian Forests.

What differentiates Anomera’s products?

Anomera’s products are certified “readily biodegradable” and are targeted in markets that currently utilize less environmentally friendly silica and petroleum-based plastic microbeads that have littered our oceans. In addition, Anomera products bring other physical properties, including smoothing effects and the ability to uniquely carry dyes creating pigments for cosmetic end-uses. In addition, Anomera patented DextraCelTM brings strength and dispersion capabilities to a multitude of industrial applications.

Where will Anomera’s products be used?

This platform product is creating new opportunities for the multi-billion dollar markets in cosmetics and skincare, the industries of cement, polymer composites, coatings, pigments, agriculture, and for human wellness in pharma and life sciences.

How will Anomera go to market?

Anomera has partnered with Croda, a global leader in cosmetics and personal care ingredients, as its exclusive distributor for these segments. Croda possesses a full formulation capability and a portfolio of complementary products that will allow it to accelerate Anomera’s successful launch into the cosmetics and personal care market.

Where are they located?

Anomera’s head offices and applications lab are in Montreal, Quebec. Anomera is currently developing a Specialty Manufacturing Facility (SMF) in Temiscaming, adjacent to RYAM’s Temiscaming Cellulose Specialties facility. Construction is underway and production is expected to commence in Q2 2021.

Why is this important to RYAM?

RYAM and Anomera share the vision of producing sustainable products that add to the quality of people’s lives while respecting the planet. Anomera operates in an adjacent, downstream space to RYAM and has products which will benefit RYAM’s core manufacturing.

Who is the Anomera team?

Benoit Garant, President and Chief Executive Officer, a successful serial entrepreneur, leads a strong and dedicated management team, focused on innovation and development. The Company employs 11 Ph.D.’s and Material Science scientists that focus on new applications for the 21st-century bio-economy.

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LignoTech: High-Performance, Renewable Lignin Products

RYAM’s lignin products are wood-based biopolymers that serve as sustainable alternatives to fossil-sourced chemicals, offering both high performance and eco-friendly benefits.

Under the Arbo tradename, we produce high-quality lignin products at our facilities in Témiscaming, Canada, and Tartas, France. These versatile products are used in a wide range of applications, including:

  • Concrete additives for improved durability and performance
  • Agricultural products, such as crop protection and fertilizer production
  • Animal feed binders for enhanced feed efficiency
  • Carbon black production aids for industrial processes

In partnership with Borregaard, our LignoTech Florida joint venture in Fernandina Beach, Florida, produces high-performance lignin products using renewable raw materials, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and innovation.

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