CONVERTING ORGANIC WASTE TO RENEWABLE RESOURCES

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1 AN ORGANICS RECYCLING COMPANY CONVERTING ORGANIC WASTE TO RENEWABLE RESOURCES Martin W. Hansen Project Development Director, Solum A/S Andrew Kessler President, Turning Earth, LLC

$Most waste streams contain valuable fractions that can be recycled for economic and environmental benefit.$ ENERGY strong dependence on foreign and depleting energy sources is an increasing challenge to supply security and to the environment.

ENERGY strong dependence on foreign and depleting energy sources is an increasing challenge to supply security and to the environment.

2 INTRODUCTION CHALLENGE: WASTE Waste disposal is becoming increasingly expensive and challenging. Most waste streams contain valuable fractions that can be recycled for economic and environmental benefit. ENERGY strong dependence on foreign and depleting energy sources is an increasing challenge to supply security and to the environment. FOOD average produce consumed in the US travels 1500 miles from grower to table. Expensive, risky and polluting. WHAT WE DO: We convert waste to resources, create green jobs, increase local food production and improve the environment. HOW WE DO IT: We use our AIKAN dry anaerobic digestion technology to convert local organic waste fractions into renewable energy, organic soil improvement products and local food production. 2

3 PROCESS W ADS UT ME S PO RM ER ID XT C IL I NE O G VA WR ED EA DI IN CS TD BG IH EI SI OV MN YA CR GI N OA RD GE AU SD EN GO LP ND WH RE SI TN S CO AI SG OL ND TE MG U CP OA TO F NI SO D F T I SN CA GR L EP ER NO I ND GU C T S

TECHNOLOGY Waste is first digested anaerobically Waste mass is watered and methane-producing bacteria are conveyed to the reactor tank for biogas generation and then composted in

4 TECHNOLOGY Waste is first digested anaerobically Waste mass is watered and methane-producing bacteria are conveyed to the reactor tank for biogas generation and then composted in vessel Waste is untouched in the modules, and air is drawn through it Our secret is much more than advanced technology - it s over 20 years of experience in managing and optimizing biology!

BENEFITS PROVEN TECHNOLOGY FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGY SCALABLE TECHNOLOGY SAFETY & SECURITY HIGH METHANE CONTENT CLEAN BIOGAS EFFICIENT FOOTPRINT ODOR CONTROL MADE IN THE USA NEARLY ZERO WASTE PROCESS 10

Unlike wet AD, our technology can handle a wide range of waste stream contamination - from MSW to clean organic. The modular design of our facility allows for scale to fit client specifications.

70% methane content. Our 2-stage technology enables us to produce much higher methane content than other AD technologies. No need to clean or condition our biogas.

5 BENEFITS PROVEN TECHNOLOGY FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGY SCALABLE TECHNOLOGY SAFETY & SECURITY HIGH METHANE CONTENT CLEAN BIOGAS EFFICIENT FOOTPRINT ODOR CONTROL MADE IN THE USA NEARLY ZERO WASTE PROCESS 10 years of operating experience of two plants. Not a start-up technology. Performance guarantees provided by Solum. Unlike wet AD, our technology can handle a wide range of waste stream contamination - from MSW to clean organic. The modular design of our facility allows for scale to fit client specifications. Distributed energy generation improves security of supply. Food safety applying our waste-heat to co-located greenhouses, we provide local food alternatives to increase food security and safety. Avg. 70% methane content. Our 2-stage technology enables us to produce much higher methane content than other AD technologies. No need to clean or condition our biogas. Unlike other AD technologies, our biogas can be run directly into a CHP engine without expensive cleaning. We process 60,000 tons of organic waste per year in only 8 acres for AD and composting. Add 3-4 acres for local food production in greenhouse. Proven odor control across all operational levels in our process. Plant is built using local providers of off-the-shelf equipment and services. Maintenance will also be US centric no waiting for special parts from Europe. Inorganic contamination is sorted for recyclables and non-recyclables. No wastewater issues closed loop system creates no excess wastewater.

EXAMPLE COMMUNITY SIZE WASTE VOLUME BIOGAS ELECTRICITY HEAT CO 2 REDUCTION COMPOST FOOTPRINT OPERATORS 75,000 people 60,000 long tons or organic waste p.a. 20,000 long tons of structure p.a. 169.

6 EXAMPLE COMMUNITY SIZE WASTE VOLUME BIOGAS ELECTRICITY HEAT CO 2 REDUCTION COMPOST FOOTPRINT OPERATORS 75,000 people 60,000 long tons or organic waste p.a. 20,000 long tons of structure p.a MM cft (4.8 mil. m 3 ) of biogas MM cft of methane. 14,736 MwH (1.9MW inst. cap.) 35,652 MM Btu (37,615 GJ p.a.) 51,000 tons per year. 60,000 lbs of organic compost acres (incl. food production) 8-10 people.

SUMMARY If you process 60,000 tons of organic waste in an AIKAN facility in a year, you generate enough electricity for 3,600 families and provide heat equivalent to burning 960,000 gallons of oil

7 SUMMARY If you process 60,000 tons of organic waste in an AIKAN facility in a year, you generate enough electricity for 3,600 families and provide heat equivalent to burning 960,000 gallons of oil CONTRIBUTES TO DOD OBJECTIVES Squarely aligned with the DoD objectives relating to enhanced energy supply security, a greater degree of renewable energy integration and a reduction of CO 2 emissions. PROVEN AND FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGY Technology is proven with 10-year operational track record. Performance guarantee provided by Solum Group. Handles a range of waste streams including those with a high degree of contamination. READY TO DEPLOY We have assembled a highly integrated team of partners and advisors in North Americaand are prepared to proceed immediately. 7

8 AN ORGANICS RECYCLING COMPANY TURNING EARTH, LLC 1511 Route 22, Suite 253 Brewster, NY Telephone Facsimile SOLUM A/S Vadsby Straede 6 Hedehusene, DK 2640 Telephone Facsimile