THE AG PLASTIC RECYCLING REVOLUTION · CAIA MEETING 2016: The Ag Plastic Recycling Revolution 15...
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Scott ColemanVP of Strategic DevelopmentDelta Plastics | Revolution PlasticsCalifornia Agricultural Irrigation AssociationAugust 2016
THE AG PLASTIC RECYCLING
REVOLUTION
Our mission is to provide innovative closed-loop production andrecycling systems that preserve our environment for futuregenerations.
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Delta Plastics’ Closed Loop Business Model
MANUFACTURINGPolytube is produced in Delta Plastics’ Little Rock, AR facility
EPA-compliant trash can liners manufactured primarily from our PCR
COLLECTIONDelta Plastics collects used polytube, other agricultural plastics and pit liners
RECYCLINGCollected materials are recycled into third-party certified post-consumer resin, which is used internally and sold externally
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What Happens to Used Ag Plastic Today?
Landfill?
Burn? Export?
Domestic Recycling?
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What is Really Happening Today
Key Takeaway:
The majority of used ag plastic from California growing operations is exported or landfilled
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Not a Sustainable Solution for the Grower
Inconsistent Services:Opportunistic market participants enter and exit themarket at will and disturb supply chain dynamics
Consumer Expectations:Consumers are driving sustainable practices at the grower level
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Growers’ Interests in Ag Plastic Recycling
Low Cost“I want to lower
my costs.”Dependable
“I need a solution I can trust and depend on.”
Sustainable“I want to do the right thing for the environment.”
CURRENT DISPOSAL OPTIONS FAIL TO SATISFY AT LEAST ONE OF THESE INTERESTS
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Current Grower Solutions / Options
COSTS OF DISPOSAL OTHER PROBLEMS
Field removal$Consolidation$Storage$Transportation$Tipping$
Specialized equipment
Hassle and time
consuming
Unrelated to farming
Doesn’t “feel” like doing the right thing
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Current Solutions Matrix
Dependable
Burn / Bury
Landfill
Domestic Recycling
Foreign Export
Low Cost Sustainable
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Why Have Others Failed
Logistics / Collections
RecyclingProduct Manufacturing
Opportunistic Market Participant
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• 20 year history focused on agriculture plastics across the MS Delta
20 Year History of Ag Plastic Recycling
Collecting Recycling
• Fleet of 65 trucks diverts over 150 million pounds of material from landfills each year
• Manufactures EPA-compliant, ECOLOGO Certified products
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What Makes Revolution Plastics Different?
Competitive Advantages of Our Program
Focused team with company-owned fleet dedicated to providingfarmers the best service for the past two decades
Faster Pickup
Less Selective Ability to service smaller quantity pickups and accept a variety ofplastics
Big Farms, No Big Deal
Able to offer tailored solutions to larger farmers by covering largergeographies and accepting a broader array of plastics
Accountability We take pride in being consistent and offering reliable service
Responsible Recycling
The plastic we collect stays in the USA, creating jobs and offsettingthe use of additional natural resources
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Cost Reducing Collection Methods
On‐farm collection utilizing:
State‐of‐the‐art grapple trucks
Free bins – no more piles of plastic
Rollers for rent to consolidate plastic
Other custom solutions for large growing operations
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Streamlined Communication
Available NowSearch for “Ag Plastic Pickup”
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Push for Pickup Process
3. Route
• Revolution Plastics team member contacts grower
• Pickup window is established based on plastic type, location and quantity
4. Pickup
• Plastic is removed from property
• Pickup confirmation is sent to the grower submitting the request
REVOLUTION PLASTICS
1. Download
• Grower downloads iOS or Google Play app for their iPhone or Droid phone
• One‐time registration for easy, “one‐click” pickups in the future
2. Submit
• Add or select an existing pickup location
• “Push‐for‐Pickup” allows the grower to quickly request a pickup by snapping a picture of the material
GROWER
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In Summary…
What is the key?
Growers need a fast, less selective and dependable solution
Current ag plastic recyclers fall short of meeting growers’ interests
Revolution Plastics offers astreamlined approach to ag plastic recycling utilizing industry‐leading equipment and technology
QUESTIONS?