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.

Sustainable Paper Products Begin with RYAM’s High-Yield Pulp (HYP)

At RYAM, our High-Yield Pulp (HYP) is the foundation of sustainable paper products, delivering exceptional efficiency and environmental benefits.

By using fewer trees to produce the same volume of paper, our highly efficient plants achieve nearly double the yield compared to traditional market pulps. Additionally, the superior bulk of HYP allows manufacturers to use less fiber while maintaining durability, performance, and quality.

RYAM’s HYP helps manufacturers meet their sustainability goals by reducing resource consumption and enabling environmentally friendly practices in paper production.

From trees to these:

  • Coated and Uncoated Printing and Writing Paper
  • High-Quality Paperboard
  • Specialty Papers
  • Tissue Products
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Better for the Environment — Certified Sustainable Solutions

At RYAM, we are proud to be recognized as a global leader in environmentally-efficient high-yield pulp. Few companies match our dedication to working forests, and we are committed to conserving, maintaining, and enhancing the forests we all rely on.

Our operations are Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Certified and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC™) Certified, reflecting our unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices. By choosing our FSC® and PEFC™-certified high-yield pulp, customers can confidently incorporate sustainable inputs into their products.

RYAM’s high-yield pulp has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to competitors. Harvested from renewable working forests, our trees play a vital role in:

  • Cleaning the air
  • Recharging aquifers
  • Capturing and sequestering carbon

Even after transformation into sustainable pulp and paper products, that carbon remains stored, contributing to the fight against climate change. For every tree harvested, we plant three more, ensuring a lasting positive impact on the environment.

Product Characteristics and Applications

The distinctive qualities of Aspen and Maple trees are integral to producing RYAM’s environmentally-efficient High-Yield Pulp, supporting diverse applications across industries.

Aspen Trees

Aspen Tree

Characteristics:

  • Short fiber with excellent bulk and strength properties
  • Versatility to meet a wide range of freeness, brightness, and strength specifications.
Applications:
  • Printing and writing paper: Delivers smoothness and durability for premium-quality results
  • Coated multi-ply paperboard: Ensures superior stiffness and printability
  • Specialty paper: Ideal for unique, high-performance requirements
  • Tissue: Provides the right balance of softness and absorbency
  • Toweling: Offers exceptional durability and liquid retention

Maple Tree

Characteristics:

  • Short fiber with fast-draining capabilities and superior bulk properties
  • Preferred fiber for multi-ply paperboard, delivering stiffer and lightweight solutions
  • Provides excellent opacity, bulk, and formation
  • Improves surface qualities when added to kraft furnish in fine paper production

Applications:

  • Coated multi-ply paperboard: Ensures stiffness and reduced weight for premium packaging
  • Printing and writing paper: Enhances opacity and surface finish for high-quality output
  • Specialty paper: Meets unique industry requirements with superior performance
  • Toweling: Offers outstanding absorbency and durability
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