Ohio BPS NetworkProject Kick-Off Meeting

April 13, 2010Hosted by:

www.OhioBPS.org

Basic Premise

AgendaWelcoming Remarks from Project Sponsors 9:00-9:15 am

The Ohio By-Product Synergy Network

Overview of project plan and collaborative process

9:15-9:45 am

Participant Roundtable Discussion

Summary of resource flows—inputs, products, by-products

9:45-10:30 am

Break 10:30-10:45 am

Participant Roundtable Discussion (continued) 10:45-11:30 am

Identification of BPS Resource Categories

Assignment of participants to topical working groups

11:30 am-noon

Working Lunch

Brainstorming session on potential by-product synergies

noon-1:00 pm

Roundtable Discussion

Results of working groups, and additional BPS opportunities

1:00-1:45 pm

Review of Project Plan and Next StepsData collection & analysisRecruiting additional participantsUpcoming dates and next group meetingHomework assignments and action items

1:45-2:30 pm

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• Andrew Mangan

Executive Director, United States Business Council for Sustainable Development

• David Hanselmann

Chief, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention

• Jerry Tinianow

Director, Center for Energy & Environment, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

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Sponsors

Project Team

• Joseph Fiksel, Project Leader

Executive DirectorCenter for Resilience, The Ohio State University

• Megan Moses, Network Director

• Kieran Sikdar, Director of Analytics

• Lily Guajardo, Accounts Manager

• Mike Long, Project Advisor

• Emrah Cimren, Research Associate

“By-product synergy is the matching of under-valued waste or by-product streams from one facility with potential users at another facility to create new revenues or savings with potential social and environmental benefits.”

- U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development

1997

What is BPS?

US BCSD’s Work Process for BPS

• A facilitated process that creates a collaborative network to confidentially share information and identify opportunities for beneficial use of by-products (waste).

• The work process has been applied to BPS networks in the U.S. and abroad

• Waste or by-products can be materials as well as services, energy, or transportation

BPS Work Process Overview

Network Member

Project Manager /

Local Partner

Technical Advisor

US BCSD Advisor

BPS MaterialDatabase

TechnicalReview / Working Meeting

Potential Synergy

Identified?

Members form

Working Groups

and Task Groups

CreateCharter

and Action Plans to

Implement Synergy

Any UnresolvedBarriers?

EngageTechnical Support

BarriersResolved?

Negotiate Contract

AgreementImplement

Synergy

Collect, Verify and

Report Benefits

BPSSynergy

Database

Assist in Working Meetings

LeadTechnical Review for Potential Synergies

Assistin Identifying Potential Synergies

ProvideTechincal Support

Assist in Resolving

Barriers

ProvideDatabase, Tools and Training

Provide, Tools and Training

Network Members Provide

Data

YES

YES YES

NO

NO

NO

Approximately 1 year

B

Active/Complete– New Jersey– Kansas City– Chicago– Pacific NW– Gulf Coast– Mobile– Houston– Ohio

In Development– Central Michigan– Central Texas

BPS Projects in the U.S.

BPS Example from Chicago

e(g)p engineered glass products diverted 2000 lb. per yearof glass shards from landfill to a countertop manufacturer, saving $450,000 and avoiding 500 tons of GHGs to date.

Example from Houston BPS Network

Fire departments dispose of usable tires before the end of their normal service life. The BPS Network found that usable tires can be utilized by vehicle fleets, and then eventually scrap tires can be utilized as fuel in cement kilns.

One metric ton of tire-derived fuel avoids over 600 kg of life cycle GHG emissions. (OSU

analysis)

Chicago Waste to Profit NetworkBPS Results

From establishment in 2007 through 2009

• 182,391 tons of waste diverted

• 27,012 tons of GHG eliminated

• More than $17 million dollars in economic impact

• 37 jobs created or retained

January-March 2010 impact-to-date

• 14,341 Tons of Waste in Validation Stage (31)

• 18,435 Tons in Negotiation Stage (19)

• 7,859 Tons of CO2 eq. eliminated

• $1,277,575 in economic benefit

Potential Ohio BPS Opportunities

Agrana

Electric Utility

Cement kiln

Steel company

Marathon Oil

Fairmount Minerals

Honda of America

Digester

Owens Corning

Food company

Worthington Industries

Biomass

Food waste

Biogas

Granules

Spentsand

Scrapsteel

Plasticpails

Fly ash

Scrap wood

Spent solvents

BiosludgeMSW

Cullet

Source: 2008BPS Workshop

Participant Contributions

• Briefly identify yourself, your organization,

and your professional role• Name the top (up to 5) by-products/wastes

and/or resource inputs that present the greatest challenges/opportunities to your organization (see datasheet)

Description of material or resource (avoid trade names)

Estimated amount and frequency Ideas for possible synergies

3 to 5 minutes each

Recognizing Opportunities

While listening to others…. • Review the by-products and inputs being

discussed and make note of any possible matches (synergies) with your organization

• Use the BPS datasheet to capture your synergy opportunities

• Please keep this information for later discussions during your work group brainstorming sessions

Working Groups

1. Biomass – Food, fibers, wood, and other organic materials

2. Residuals – manufacturing residuals such as sand, sludge and ash

3. Recyclables – commonly recycled materials such as metals, glass, rubber, and plastics

4. Other resources – chemicals, fuels, waxes, oils, water, energy, etc.

Working Group Assignments

Biomass• Keystone• Marathon• Marzetti• Kahiki• Anheuser-

Busch• Arlington• Kurtz

Residuals• Vesuvius• Worthingto

n• Fairmount• Honda• Belden• P&G

Recyclables• Fairmount• Alliance• United McGill• Grossman• Cytec• Battelle

Chem/Fuels• Worthington• Cemex• Veolia• Waste Mgt• City of

Columbus

Note: Working group reports will be included in the meeting minutes.

Work Group Instructions

• Select one person from your group to take notes and report back

• Focus on the resource category that was assigned to your group

• For any synergies already identified, discuss potential benefits, barriers, and solutions

• Discuss any additional ideas for synergies

• Avoid excessive detail60 minute

session

WORKING LUNCH

Next Steps in the Process• Data collection

• Utilize BPS data template (Excel) • April 27 1 PM technical guidance conf. call• May 13 due date for data template submission• US BCSD will compile in secure database

• Technical data review• US BCSD By-Product Synergy evaluation• Augments member efforts & expertise• Eco-Flow tool used to assess BPS benefits

• Friday, June 11 second network meeting• Review initial BPS opportunities• Establish member work groups

Data Template (Excel)

Company or Organization Name:

Plant or Department Name:

Plant or Department Address:

Name: Telephone:Technical Contact:

E-mail address:

Name: Telephone:Plant or Department contact:

E-mail address:

US Standard Industry Code (SIC): http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/sicsearch.html

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Data Template Example 1

==Primary Components of Resource (use multiple rows if necessary)==

Annual Quantity

Available UnitProduction

mode

% Volume Change

Expected Over Next 3 Years

Frequency of Generation

Estimated Disposal

Cost ($/unit)Component

Percent Conc. Component

Percent Conc. Component

Percent Conc.

SiO2 70% Al2O3 23% FeO <10% 345,000 tons Continuous 5.0% Daily $ 25.00

TRI Chemical (Yes/No)

Current disposal method

Disposal Location or Transport Distance

Transport Type

Priority to Facility

Confidential from BPS members? (Yes/No) Comments

Yes Landfill12 Smart Dr., Columbus,

OHDiesel Truck High No  

Resources Available

Organization Resource type Name of resource Description of resourceExisting (E) or Potential

(P) use Resource location addressCompany A Ash Fly ash combustion byproduct from boilers P concrete additive 22 Main St, Lima, OH

Data Template Example

Resources Needed

==Primary Components of Resource (use multiple rows if necessary)== Annual Quantity

Needed UnitProduction

modeComponentPercent Conc. Component

Percent Conc. Component

Percent Conc.

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500,000 mmbtu n/a

% Volume Change Expected Over

Next 3 Years

Frequency of Need /

Purchase

Est. Substitution Purchase Cost

($/Unit)Priority to

Facility

Confidential from BPS members?

(Yes/No) Comments

3.0% Weekly $ 2.05 High NoSubstitution cost is the price of

anthracite coal

Data Template Example 2

OrganizationResource

typeName of resource

Description of resource needed

Existing (E) or Potential (P)

use

Current purchase location addressAddress where needed

Company X OtherOrganic waste

Looking for fuel substitute for coal E

waste fuel for kiln

Our facility, 1 Here St., Somewhere, TX

Coal distributor, 55 King St., Akron, OH

BPS Project Metrics

Direct Metrics• Landfill diversion• Offset virgin material• Hazardous waste

reduced• Water conserved• GHG Emissions

(scope 1 & 2)• New sales revenue• Cost savings• Energy conserved

Indirect Metrics• Job creation/retention• Private capital

investment• Return on dollar invested

Life-Cycle Metrics• Water, energy, GHG• Air emissions• Land use• P and N discharges• Mineral & fossil fuel

consumption

The Path Forward• Finalize your membership in the

network• Complete data collection & analysis• Identify and prioritize potential synergies• Establish work groups to create business

plans and address barriers to synergy implementation

• Work groups will develop and utilize action plans for synergy implementation

• US BCSD will analyze BPS opportunities and quantify benefits

• Help recruit additional network members

Contacts

Megan Moses, Network Directormeganmoses@live.com 

614-847-4631

Joseph Fiksel, Project LeaderFiksel.2@osu.edu

614-688-8155

Kieran Sikdar, Director of Analyticssikdar@usbcsd.org

614-747-0661