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?