Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution Henrik Lund-Nielsen, MBA, CEO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Leopardvej 2, 7700 Thisted, Denmark Office: Cell: , SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

No more landfilling! Instead Gypsum waste should be recycled SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

Content of presentation About Gypsum Recycling International The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia Video Lessons from Denmark, from the first full- scale gypsum recycling system in Europe Intended operations in Massachusetts – The North East of US SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

2001 – Denmark (1998/99 idea started) 2003 – Sweden 2003 – Norway 2004 – Holland 2005 (March) – Ireland 2005 (Aug) - UK 2005 (Nov) – USA In total 7 countries - far more than anybody else SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution About GRI

Knauf BPB Lafarge US Gypsum – 2004/5 National Gypsum – 2004/5 GRI serves all the top 5 wallboard groups in the world. In total 15 different plants are under contract with GRI for the supply of recycled gypsum wallboard waste SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution About GRI

The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia 3 important characteristics to remember: A) GRI makes recycling on commercial terms => We know how to establish competitive systems => Nowhere in Europe is there a ban on landfilling B) GRI has a background from the demolition industry => We can handle all types of gypsum wallboard waste C) Low transport cost is the name of the game when establishing commercial recycling systems => Our system and concept is focussed on exactly that SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia The 4 main components of the system: A) Dumpsters: Gypsum wallboard waste is deposited in specially developed dumpsters B) Logistics: The materials are collected and brought to central warehouses C) Recycling Unit: The recycling unit is at the warehouse transforming the materials into Gypsum powder D) Reprocessed waste supplied to wallboard plants The Gypsum powder is brought to the Gypsum wallboard manufacturers who can use it directly in the production SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

Re. A) Dumpsters: Specially designed by GRI to allow for easy filling and easy removal of the plasterboard waste; equipped with lids, the top lid being hydraulic assisted Contract manufactured for GRI; sold or leased to the customers for 80 $ per month. Customers own container/dumpster can also be used The 40 cubic yards dumpsters contain 7-8 tons wallboard waste Other dumpsters will be used as appropriate (30 cubic yard, 10 cubic yard front end loaded etc). Always with top lid. SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

Re. B) Logistics system: Dumpsters are at new building, reconstruction and demolition sites, at waste transfer stations + public recycling centres etc. Dumpsters are unloaded according to needs, and brought to the nearest GRI warehouse. The collected wallboard waste is weighed on the truck, and this information is used to invoice the customer – typical price per ton is 80 $. Price includes collection. SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

Re. B) Logistics system, continued: The recycling unit is mobile and can easily be moved around from warehouse to warehouse, allowing an optimal location of the warehouses to minimise transportation cost Dismantling/setting up of the unit can be done in a few hours The warehouses should be located close to a gypsum wallboard plant SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia Re. C) Recycling unit: Specially designed and developed by GRI Based on proprietary technology/patents Produces recycable gypsum powder and paper separately. The paper can be reused (animal bedding, building products etc.) Capacity: Up to almost tons p.a. Dimensions: L*W*H = 80*10*13 feet. Weight 52 tons SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia Re. C) The recycling unit - continued: Capable of handling new construction waste and demolition waste: Acceptable: - Gypsum waste based on synthetic or rock gypsum raw materials - Virgin wallboard cut-offs - Wallboard underlayers/dunnage - Complete boards or broken parts - Gypsum ceilings, floors, walls etc. - The gypsum waste may contain nails and screws - Wallpaper, glass tissue and other wall coverings on the gypsum boards Non-acceptable: - Plastics and foils - Insulation materials (glass wool/stone wool/Rockwool) - Steel rails and bars - Wood - Other impurities SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia Summary: How does the system from GRI differ from what other suppliers can offer? It is a commercially driven system, that works because all parties are gaining advantages by participating in it It is a complete system with all the necessary elements; especially for assuring low transport cost It is based on the concept of multiple smaller warehouses and a mobile recycling unit to optimise locations and transportation costs SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

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Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale gypsum recycling programme in Europe Gypsum Wallboard waste is NOT banned from landfills in Denmark ! 5 million inhabitants in Denmark and similar size to MA Started in the fall of 2001 with collection activities. 400 containers out in the market: 85% of all public waste transfer stations are now covered with GRI containers and increasing fast Other main suppliers of gypsum waste include construction and demolition companies Presently more than 65% of all gypsum wallboard waste in Denmark is being recycled by GRI and increasing fast. Danogips (Knauf) and Gyproc (BPB) receive and use the recycled gypsum powder for production of new virgin boards Warehouses close to the 2 wallboard plants in Denmark SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

Hobro (Knauf) Kalundborg (BPB) Copenhagen Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale gypsum recycling programme in Europe 70 miles Sweden Norway SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

Intended operations in Massachusetts Warehouse in Cambridge, Boston to start with Collection done by dumpsters. Price per ton collected: 80 $. Alternatively 399 $ for a full loaded 30 cuy dumpster collected. Price for customers for renting of dumpsters: 80 $ per month Customers own dumpsters can also be used Customers can also deliver materials directly to the warehouses with a discount of app $ per tons New construction waste ONLY for the first 18 month; up to 3% contamination in the form of wood, metal, plastic etc. allowed. Demolition waste to be considered there after Absolutely no asbestos accepted Start of operations end of November Expansion to other locations in 2006 SWANA 2005 Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Wallboard Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution

National Burlington USG + National Baltimore USG Stony Point National Portsmouth USG Boston National Rensselaer = 120 miles radius