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CONTACT US ​ Have a Question? We'd Love to Help. Phone 937-547-9633 ​ Emails General info - Kim@ShurGreen.net Rick Kremer - Rick@ShurGreen.net Adam Kremer - Adam@ShurGreen.net ​ Address 9159 State Route 118 Ansonia, OH 45303 1 ​ Thanks for connecting. To start the discussion please fill out the form and submit. We'll be back in touch very soon. Name Email Describe your project, challenge, or ask a question. SEND Your message has been sent. Start The Conversato

MEDIA ​ Digital Media ShurGreen Organic ByProducts Processing Featuring: Unloading, sorting, and separating for processing Certified product destruction and de-packaging of pet and human pre-consumer food Thor 42 de-packaging system for pre-consumer food waste streams Baker-Rullman Rotary Dryer converting wet byproducts in to poultry and swin e f eed Rotary dryer feed load out bins Open tote cleaning system allows product segmentation in a leak-resistant, stable, and 100% washable container ​ > ShurGreen capabilities, click to enlarge the video < > PreConsumer Human and Pet Food Plus Packaging/Product Separator < > Open Top Tote Cleaning System < > Thor T42 Turbo Packaging/Product Separator System < > Rotary Drum Dryer System < > Rotary Dryer Feed Load Out Bins <

Commercial Organic Waste Recycling LEARN MORE NATURAL SOLUTIONS TRANSPORT MARKETS SERVED About ShurGreen ShurGreen is a commercial organic waste recycling company. Located in the heart of the Midwest, ShurGreen has immediate access to hundreds of local markets and the ability to scale with our customers. Our end-to-end organic waste recycling solutions simplify sustainability and help businesses turn problems into profits! LEARN MORE Markets Served Pet Foods Frozen Foods Fresh Foods Dairy Canned Goods Soups Condiments Baked Goods Commercial Meats Beverages Liquid Sludge Packaging Final Market Applications 1 Animal feed from the recycled organic byproduct 2 Crop nutrition from solid waste 3 Certified Product Destruction How ShurGreen Creates Value Leadership Total Logistics Transport Access Compliance Single Source Organic 360 Rendering Process 4 3 5 2 1 Product Pick Up Staged trailers with remote sensors and/or tote systems are delivered and dedicated to your facility Transport Using a fleet of diversified trucks and trailers or direct ship through rail we handle logistics from your facility to ShurGreen Arrive at ShurGreen The trailer is scaled on-site, contents unloaded with the sample taken, and analyzed, sealed, and verified Product Delivery Repurposed byproducts are transported for the final application Process & Sorting Material unloaded, separated, and sorted into packaging, liquids, and solids for rendering into final product Animal Feed Crop Nutrition Renewable Energy Product Destruction Packaging Liquids Solids

MEDIA ​ Image Gallery ​ ShurGreen Hosts the Ohio-By-Product Synergy (BPS) Network's October 2019 Meeting On a perfect Fall day, over 50 members of Ohio-By-Product Synergy visited ShurGreen in Ansonia for their Fall 2019 meeting. See the photos and videos below. > Click to enlarge the photo gallery < ShurGreen Facilities, Product, Processes, and Capabilities > Click to enlarge the photo gallery <

WHY SHURGREEN ​ ShurGreen To Add Industrial Solid Fuel Combustion Burner ShurGreen is installing an industrial solid fuel combustion burner that yields low-cost, environmentally sound, renewable, carbon-neutral fuels. ​ The ONIX Corporation manufactures industrial solid fuel combustion burners rated to a maximum of 120 million Btu/hr. ​ These solid fuel systems can operate on multiple alternative fuel materials, yielding fuel costs of below $1.00/MM Btu. Including (but not limited to) • corn/corn cobs • dried peat moss • dried wood chips • horse manure • paper We reduce the threat of transmissible diseases, including highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu), swine flu, and other biosecurity issues. ​ The ONIX Corporation offers a full line of industrial solid fuel combustion burners rated to a maximum of 120 million Btu/hr. These cyclonic burners offer a renewable energy alternative with clean emissions that rival natural gas burner emissions. The staggering response time of these burners can control many fragile industrial operations, such as dryers, boilers, rotary kilns, and industrial air heaters. The combustion of solid fuel yields way to a world of low-cost, environmentally-sound, renewable carbon-neutral fuels. Existing fossil fuel burners can be retrofitted to enable industries to burn gas, liquid, or solid fuels. ​ About the ONIX Corporation The ONIX Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of rotary drum dryers, alternative fuel systems, and green energy solutions. ​ READ MORE about the Onix Corporation ​ ​ Back to Equipment Page

WHY SHURGREEN ​ Susa Wash Open Top Tote Cleaning System A critical part of ShurGreen’s holistic recycling process includes the on-site totes program. These durable totes allow segmentation of products in a leak-resistant, stable, and 100% washable container that helps to ensure pathogen reduction and uniform application of antimicrobials through a fully automated cleansing process. This entire circular process is applied prior to every delivery. ShurGreen partners with the Susa Corporation (the Industrial Parts Washer Division of Dunnage) out of Fraser, Michigan to customize and install a Wash Open Top Bin Cleaning System. > Susa Wash Open Top Bin Cleaning System < Primary Benefits Include Totes are coded and dedicated to your facility Can be used for dry and wet ingredients All are ISMA labeled to ensure compliance All are regularly sanitized and returned back to the process Process Efficiencies, Features, and Benefits The Bin Cleaning Station is operated at speeds that are applicable to the design of the washer. The Bin Cleaning Station is operated and maintained per Dunnage Wash Systems, Inc., specifications. Suitable cleaning solutions are used Product Jam Sensing Clutch 304 Stainless Steel Roller Chain, 2082 Oversized Roller Variable Frequency Drive - Motor Drive FPM 0.50 Minimum / 15.0 Maximum The rated load is 50 lbs. per square foot Performance 30-40 Bins per hour Decontamination of dirt, foodborne pathogens while cleaning and removing, bacteria Sequence of Operation 48”L x 45"W x 36"H Bins are manually loaded onto the machine inlet conveyor 4-stage Cleaning Cycle Pre-Wash Pump - 75 HP; centrifugal, 480 V; 3-phase 60 cycle Tank Size - 2000 gallons Work Area - 168”L x 45"W x 40"H Heat - ambient Automatic Fill - solution make-up Header - v-Jet nozzles, lower rotating 360⁰ header Wash Station Pumps - 60 hp; centrifugal, 480v; 3-phase 60 cycle Tank Size - 2500 gallons Work Area - 168” L x 45" W x 40" H Heat - natural gas Automatic Fill - solution make-up Header – v-jet nozzles, lower rotating 360⁰ header Heater Rinse/Sanitize Station Pump - 3 hp, gear pump, 480 v, 3-phase 60 cycle Tank Size - 250 gallons Work Area - 144"L x 45"W x 40"H Heat - electric four (4) 12 kw heaters, 48 kw total Automatic Fill - solution make-up Header - single pass Conveyor (Pre-wash/Wash) 48" inlet /48" outlet conveyor wings 1 ½ hp; 480 v, 3 phase, single reduction gearbox (variable) About Dunnage Wash Systems Dunnage Wash Systems, Inc. was established in 1989 with a vision of a major automotive company. The automotive manufacturers were directing all tier suppliers to incorporate returnable packaging in their operations that would require cleaning after each use. With this vision in mind, Dunnage Wash Systems, Inc. built the first low-cost returnable container cleaning system in the industry. Their product line expanded into a variety of industrial applications including bin, pallet, and container washers. READ MORE about Dunnage Back to Equipment Page

WHY SHURGREEN ​ ShurGreen Installs Scott Equipment's Flagship T42 Turbo Separator ShurGreen offers certified product destruction that protects customers’ brands while limiting liability in the marketplace. This includes any non-hazardous or organic liquids, solids, and packaging. Part of ShurGreen’s process includ es the separation and destruction of not only the organic products but also the packaging. ​ Scott's Equipment's T42 is the flagship of de-packaging systems for pre-consumer food waste streams. > Scott's T42 Turbo de-packaging system < The T42 is the flagship of de-packaging systems for pre-consumer food waste streams T42 is the flagship of de-packaging systems for pre-consumer food waste streams. It has the ability to process from 10-30 tons per hour depending on the products. The horizontal shaft has 56 flat paddles that work together to split, separate, and convey. The organics are collected and either conveyed or pumped to their holding location. The inorganics are also collected and conveyed to a roll-off container or compactor. The system can process and separate Cased products you hold in two hands/up to 5-gallon pails Pallets of wet or dry cased goods Large plastic kraft paper bags of pet food, salt, bakery All forms of packaging (except glass…smashes it to smithereens) Why choose a T42? For those sites that are processing mostly pre-consumer food waste and some restaurant and grocery waste. The 42” [1067mm] processing diameter allows you to process large, 55 gallons [208L] plastic bags, double-walled boxes, and more Systems come standard with: 75 HP TEFC motor 3ph Stand; front/rear work platforms Spare parts kit- paddles/screens ​ About Thor The THOR is Scott Equipment Company’s top-of-the-line pre-processing, de-packaging, and separation system for source-separated organics. Built from a 1" [25mm] thick 316 stainless steel shell and system weight of over 45,000 LBS-nothing compares...nothing. Intended market segments and uses Institutional (schools and hospitals) – mixed cafeteria and kitchen organics Commercial (grocery, restaurants – back of the store, spoilage, all packaging types, cased – residential organics collection Industrial (food manufacturing/distributor) – 5-gallon pails, large cased goods, large canned foods Benefits include 12-20 tons per hour of mixed waste 20-30 ton per hour mixed waste cans/bottles 99% clean organics 99% clean packaging ​ About Scott Equipment Scott Equipment Company has been manufacturing industrial process equipment for over 50 years. Nestled in the rolling hills of Minnesota just south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Scott Equipment has shipped more than 10,000 pieces of capital equipment to over 65 countries worldwide. Some Fortune 50 industrial companies depend on our systems to perform 24-7-365 in critical operations. ​ READ MORE about Scott Equipment ​ ​ Back to Equipment Page

ABOUT US ​ Partnering for Your Success ShurGreen taps the region’s and nation’s leading experts in environmental management professionals. Together with our partners, ShurGreen is vigilantly working to solve our cleints waste stream challenges. Partner: Thomas Menke is president of Menke Consulting, headquartered in Greenville, Ohio, which is an agronomic, environmental, and farm management consulting firm specializing in agricultural and water quality management systems since 1977. ​ Menke has made a career of being involved at the local, state, and national levels on issues centering on agriculture’s relationship to the environment. He provides a well-rounded perspective due to his studies and experiences with the interrelationships between soil fertility, crop production, water quality, animal husbandry, farm management, and social issues impacting modern agriculture. Partner: Reinford Farms is located in the rolling hills of central PA. Dairy farming has been our livelihood for several generations. In 2008, we stumbled upon the possibility of recycling food waste on our dairy farm. We were looking to be more sustainable in our business practices and use the resources available to us... like using all our cow manure to make energy. So when the question, “Can you recycle food waste?” was asked, we said, “Yes, we will figure it out.” We provide a sustainable solution to the massive food waste problem in this country. VISIT WEBSITE ​ Partner/Network: The Ohio By-Product Synergy (BPS) Network was launched in April 2010, sponsored by the U.S. Business Cou ncil for Sustainable Development (USBCSD), the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. This state-wide network helps businesses convert waste into profits, creating both environmental and economic benefits. ​ Membership in the Ohio BPS Network is open to any company or organization that wishes to explore new opportunities to (a) transform waste materials into byproducts, or (b) secure recycled material streams in place of virgin feedstocks. VISIT WEBSITE ​ Partner: Mannick Smith Group MSG offers a full array of consulting services for both the public and private sectors including, but not limited to Civil/Structural Design and Permitting, Construction Engineering, Cultural Resources, Environmental, Geotechnical, Landscape Architecture, Planning/Funding Strategies/Grant Writing, Program Management, and Surveying. ​ Their in-house professionals are highly efficient in project management, team leadership, and decision-making. These fundamental skills ensure projects remain on a positive track and help build client relationships. VISIT WEBSITE ​

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1 WHY SHURGREEN ​ Holistic Processes ShurGreen delivers the complete package from product pickup to complete processing to the final market application of your byproduct. ​ Benefits Include: Quick turn-around of trucks and trailers to your facility We create a waste streaming logistics program for you that is effici ent, compliant, and secure Total source provider of recycling services with a wholly-owned fleet of trucks Advanced technology such as ​on-site containers with telemetric cameras and load sensors App remote management and control in many of our operations such as liquid waste recycled for crop nutrition On-site totes marked as inedible for efficient and safe storage that is washed and sanitized prior to each delivery ​​ Organic Rendering Process Flow Chart Product Pick Up 1 Transportation Including > Dedicated staged trailers > Remote trailer monitoring > Complete trailer loading system > Access to rail bulk shipment Tote System > Dedicated to your facility > Use with dry and wet ingredients > FSMA labeled > Sanitized and returned Trailer Seal Applied: Chain of Custody Established 1 Arrival at ShurGreen 2 Trailer Scaled Onsite with Certified Truck Scale Sample Taken and Analyzed Seal Verified and Broken: Trailer Contents Unloaded Trailer Contents Separated Packaging Liquids Solids Repurposing of Organic Materials 3 Sorting of Material Into the Proper Category ​> Depackaging > Wet or dry > Cardboard > Plastic Scott's Thor Separator Machine > ​Material depackaging > Product screened > Magnet > Can process multiple configurations Material Drying > 250 to 400 degrees > Minimum 30 minutes > Time and temperature variables > Retest, screen, and cool Final ​Product Delivered 4 Repurposed Materials are Packed and Shipped to Final Destination Animal Feed Crop Nutrition Renewable Energy Certified Product Destruction ShurGreen offers a bio-secure facility, with 24-hour camera surveillance. We have a rodent control program in place with third-party monitoring. ShurGreen can handle all of your waste needs, including sludges, liquid oils, and canned goods. We maintain $5,000,000 in liability insurance and will list Your Company as an Additional Named Insured.

WHAT WE DO ​ ​ We take pre-consumer unused human and pet food and product packaging from businesses and efficiently recycle it into renewable energy, crop nutrition, and non-ruminant animal feed, as well as repurposed packaging. Our environmentally responsible, end-to-end organic waste recycling process offers our customers a new revenue stream and a partner to support their corporate sustainability and operational efficiency goals. We increase sustainability, reduce your environmental impact, and improve your business's bottom line. ​ ShurGreen is an Organic Waste Recycling Company. > ShurGreen Farms Capabilities, click to enlarge the video < The US waste disposal industry dumps 66 billion pounds of food into landfills annually. And, landfills are responsible for one-third of all methane emissions in the US. Reducing landfill usage produces significant environmental, social, and economic benefits. ​ At ShurGreen, we believe there is a better way. Our philosophy is a zero-waste-to-landfill solution for the food industry. ​ Here are the core principles of our zero-landfill policy: Preserving and maintaining our environment is the best sustainable practice now and for future generations Recycling unavoidable food waste and diverting it from landfills is the best long-term solution Reducing landfill waste and organically recycling enhances our ecological footprint Properly executed, organic recycling can be a profit center Organic recycling is best for your business, best for the bottom line ​ Up Download Capabilities Literature ShurGreen repurposes these three primary products from organic waste. ​​ 2 Crop nutrition from solid waste Rendering wet solids that are suitable for nutrition is used to nourish and grow crops . 1 Animal feed from the recycled organic byproduct integrating organic residuals into non-ruminant livestock feed-approved materials. 3 Certified Product Destruction Certified product destruction that protects your brand while limiting corporate liability. ShurGreen One-Stop Organic Waste Recycling Services Leadership Led by the Kremer family, ShurGreen boasts a holistic organization with a full complement of industry expert partners. Total Logistics ShurGreen is a trucking and organic recycling company delivering efficiency, safety, and cost-effective project ownership. Transport We are a regional, local, and dedicated 3PL trucking company. We own a full-service fleet of dry vans and other state-of-the-art fleet vehicles and support services. Access We sit in the heart of the Midwest near Ansonia, Ohio with immediate access to hundreds of local markets and the ability to scale with our customers. Compliance Our knowledge and proactive management of tax and regulatory requirements will help you stay compliant to avoid charges from the local government. Single Source From our Midwest Ohio facility to our wholly-owned fleet of trucks and on-site recovery, ShurGreen offers comprehensive single-source organic materials recycling solutions.

ABOUT US ​ Leadership The Kremer family has been successful farmers and entrepreneurs in Midwest Ohio since 1852. ShurGreen Farms is a multi-generation company run by a father/son(s) team. Adam Kremer serves as the Chief Operating Officer directly overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company. He is a Business/Finance graduate from Miami University (Oxford). Justin Kremer graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. Neal Kremer manages all aspects of livestock operations. Rick Kremer has a background in electrical and steam engineering and spent 35 years in power generation. Rick brings 30+ years of business, renewable energy expertise, and just plain horse sense to the industrial waste stream market. He understands the value to the business, his family, and our communities of recycling 100% organically.