The Evolution of Pyrolysis and Its Role in the Future of Recycling

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1 The Evolution of Pyrolysis and Its Role in the Future of Recycling

2 Eric Hutchings Western Renewable Technologies

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19 Prepared For: Association of Oregon Recyclers 6/4/15

20 Who We Are Agilyx is an alternative energy company that uses patented, proven and commercially viable technology to convert difficult-to-recycle waste plastics into synthetic crude oil through a process that is scalable, versatile and environmentally positive Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

21 Corporate Overview What We Do: Plastic Processed: Oil Produced: Corporate HQ: Employees: Patents: Design, Build, and Operate systems that convert waste plastic into refinery grade synthetic crude oil Over 8 million lbs. of plastic processed Over 800,000 gallons of Agilyx Synthetic Crude Oil (ASCO) produced Beaverton, OR 30 employees (plus contractors) Six patents issued; eleven patents pending 2015 Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

22 What is the Agilyx Process? Thermal conversion of plastic feedstock to crude oil (feedstock for fuel and other products) Closed process (deminimis air emissions) High efficiency (high EROEI, tolerant of heterogeneous plastics mix) Prepared feedstock comes from heterogeneous waste plastics stream that is difficult or impossible to recycle (currently landfilled or incinerated, even exported) 2015 Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

23 2015 Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information Agilyx Technology

24 Plastic Recycling Rates Oregon 1 United States 2 19% Recycling Rate 238,184 Tons Disposed Annually 8.8% Recycling Rate 28,864,000 Tons Disposed Annually What if PTO technologies could address 20% of the plastic waste stream? 47K tons diverted from landfill annually in Oregon 5.7M tons diverted from landfill annually in United States SOURCE: 1) Oregon Plastics Recovery Assessment, ) EPA, Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

25 Plastics are Captured Energy BTU Value/lb. AFTER reduce, reuse and recycle we should manage the wastestream to its highest and best use recognizing waste as a resource to be leveraged Wood Low Grade Coal High Grade Coal Petroleum Coke Non-Recycled Plastics Crude Oil Natural Gas - 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25, Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

26 Economic Potential SOURCE: American Chemistry Council, Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

27 Where does Agilyx fit? Traditional Waste Hierarchy reduction reuse recycle compost Pyrolysis is NOT Incineration Most conversion technologies belong somewhere in this range. Plastics-to-Oil technologies utilizing pyrolysis, are capable of recovering up to four times more energy than incineration on an MMBTU basis. energy recovery The category energy recovery includes options of widely ranging environmental and economic costs and benefits. landfill 2015 Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

28 Feedstock Examples Packaging Expanded Polystyrene Agricultural Plastics w/ food contamination MRF Film Hospital Blue Wrap 2015 Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

29 Industry Challenges Development of realistic public policy that modifies traditional definitions and promotes plastic to oil technology as a mainstream environmentally beneficial option Understanding the feedstock challenges: Composition analysis and bench scale testing is essential as a qualifier Just because it s plastic, doesn t mean it s good plastic Front-end processing is the single most important component to success Contamination levels impact oil yields which drive economics Building mixed plastic recipes are the key to optimizing final product Minimizing front-end processing cost per ton Production of products that can consistently be sold into commerce will be essential to long-term viability different geographies create different opportunities Choosing long-term business partners that can consistently deliver necessary feedstock volumes and meet technology specifications ensuring quality of end products 2015 Agilyx Corporation. Confidential Information

30 Creating Value Through Collaboration Erica Ocampo, Sustainability Manager Packaging and Specialty Plastics The Dow Chemical Company Dow.com

31 Our Vision: A More Circular Economy Make sure all plastic packaging is recovered and its value is captured instead of ending up buried in a landfill somewhere 2 Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow

32 Consumers Value Performance and Recyclability in Packaging Survey Question: When purchasing your favorite food product, which elements of the packaging are most important in your selection? (Please select up to 5) Total Recycle/ Compost Shop Organic/ Natural Foods Both No Green Behaviors N=1211 n=1031 n=706 n=644 n=123 The package keeps the product fresh 67% 68% 69% 69% 61% The package offers a good price 49% 49% 45% 45% 46% The package provides nutritional information 46% 48% 52% 52% 35% The package is reclosable 44% 43% 41% 40% 45% The package protects the product from damage or contamination 42% 43% 44% 44% 37% The package is recyclable 37% 42% 42% 44% 11% The package is easy to open 35% 35% 33% 32% 33% The variety/flavor of item is easy to identify 25% 25% 24% 24% 22% The package makes the product visible 21% 21% 21% 21% 24% The brand name of the product is easy to identify 21% 20% 21% 21% 25% The package is the right size 20% 20% 21% 21% 17% The package is easy to carry 15% 14% 14% 13% 19% The package can be reused after the product is finished 13% 14% 15% 16% 6% The package has recipes or suggestions on how to use the product 10% 9% 12% 12% 10% The package is made from paper 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% The package talks about how the company is socially responsible 4% 4% 4% 5% 1% The package is made from plastic 4% 3% 4% 4% 6% The package is made from glass 2% 2% 3% 2% 1% The package is a particular color 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% The package is made from metal 1% 1% 2% 2% 1% Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow 3

33 In the U.S. 70% of people say they actively recycle* But only 35% of the total MSW gets recycled* Intuitive? Convenient? Consistent? Recycling is one part of the solution BUT, all diversion methods are needed, starting with waste prevention. *SOURCE: Shelton Group. (2014, February 11) US EPA Municipal Solid Waste data

34 In the Context of Entire Product Lifecycle Source: GreenBlue 5 Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow

35 solutions collaboration sustainability We CANNOT defend the status quo and at the same time build a sustainable future innovation PATRICIA REITER Director, Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives (ASU) social responsibility voice 6

36 Energy Bag Pilot Program Creating Value Through Collaboration 7 Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow

37 If You Don t Bin It Bag It! 8 Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow

38 Finding Value in Consumer Waste = 9 Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow

39 Key Results 10 Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow

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41 Dow Energy Bag - Results Detailed Characterization of Raw Feedstock PE (42.8%) PP (9.6%) PS (2.1%) PET (13.6%) PVC (2.8%) Other resins (0.0%) Unidentified resins (12.0%) Rubber (0.1%) Non-plastics (15.6%) Fines (1.4%) Examples of non-recyclable plastics: Juice pouches Frozen vegetable bags Laundry pouches Cereal box liners Snack bags Candy wrappers Plastic pet food bags Squeezable pouches Liners from dry or powdered mixes Plastic serving & service ware Microwavable pouches Plastic straws & stirrers Salad bags Plastic meat packaging Cake mix liners Plastic cheese packaging Frozen fruit bags All other non-recycled bags 2015 Agilyx Corporation Confidential Information

42 Portland Metro Area (est. population of 2.3M) Could Energy Bag Program Work in Oregon? With 100% participation, we could achieve. 61,114,761 lbs of non recyclable plastic collected 8.3 M lbs of high value resins returned to recycling market 4.5 M gallons of crude oil produced 2015 Agilyx Corporation Confidential Information

43 Western Renewable Technologies Eric Hutchings 310 North Geneva Road Lindon, Utah (801) Todd Pendexter 9600 SW Nimbus Avenue Suite 260 Beaverton, OR (503) Phone: Cell Phone: Thank You!