CATALYST™ INOCULANTSMSAP® METHODOLOGY

HYDROLOC™ E&P REMEDIATION

C O M P O S T I N G F R O M T H E O U T S I D E I N

NATURAL AND SAFEMicroorganisms in Harvest Quest Catalyst are harmless to plants, aquatic life and beneficial soil

organisms.

ENZYME-PRODUCING BACTERIAActinomycetes multiply rapidly, breaking down both tough organic debris and chemical

contaminants.

EMPLOYING FUNGIFungi break down complex plant polymers, clearing

the way for bacterial decomposition on a

finer scale.

THE ORGANIC CATALYSTHarvest Quest Catalyst proprietary

inoculants will produce a better quality

compost, in less time, with less odors and

fewer associated costs.

Catalyst inoculants are a precise blend of enzyme-producing bacteria and fungi that are harmless to plants, aquatic life and beneficial soil organisms. Actinomycetes, which reproduce very rapidly, produce specific enzymes that are capable of breaking down tough, woody debris like stems and bark, as well as chemical contaminants like hydrocarbons.

In a compost pile, fungi are responsible for the decomposition of complex plant polymers. They spread and grow quickly by producing cells and filaments that can attack organic residues too dry, acidic or low in nitrogen for bacterial decomposition. Working together, the fungi and actinomycetes dramatically accelerate the composting process.

BENEFITS OF HARVEST QUEST CATALYST INOCULANTS

REDUCED TIMEProduce high-quality, finished compost in as few as 60 days.

INCREASED PRODUCTIONShorter cure times means more finished batches per year.

SMALLER FOOTPRINTFast production means less land committed to compost processing.

EPA-RECOGNIZEDThe MSAP® Method modification process is compliant with 40 CFR 503 regulations.

ODOR MITIGATIONFewer turns means less odor and reduced particulate discharge.

SUPERIOR QUALITYHarvest Quest compost has much higher counts of beneficial bacteria.

LESS COSTSMaintain peak aerobic conditions without frequent mechanical handling.

ANY CLIMATEThe unique character-istics of the MSAP® Method allow it to be used in any climate.

THE MSAP® METHODOLOGYThe MSAP® Method provides sustained pathogen temperatures, requires far less turning,

and significantly reduces odor, ammonia, VOC and dust emissions.

In addition to the regulatory defined five turns in 15 days, a traditional windrow compost operation may require 5–10 more turns to maintain optimal aerobic composting conditions throughout the process. Using Catalyst inoculants, and following the MSAP Method, pathogen destroying temperatures can be sustained for 30–45 days with only two turns.

This not only reduces odor, VOC, ammonia and dust emissions, but also reduces fuel and labor costs significantly. With an accelerated curing process, less land is needed to produce the same volume of compost. And because the final product contains a much higher count of beneficial bacteria, Harvest Quest compost offers greater value and performance to customers.

FORM WINDROWIdeal windrows for

MSAP are 7–8' high and 16–20' wide.

STATIC PHASEA 30-day static period allows

the windrow to stabilize, eliminating odor potential.

ADD INOCULANTCatalyst (inoculant) is

added topically to each end of the windrow.

FIRST TURNThe first turn reduces

compaction and redistributes moisture.

CAP WINDROWA 9–12" cover of suitable capping material insulates

the pile.

SECOND TURNAfter 14 days, a second turn redistributes moisture and conditions material

for screening.

RAPID POPULATIONMicrobes proliferate rapidly

and populate the entire windrow within 1–2 days.

SCREENRemoving larger particles results in finished compost with uniform particle size.

SUSTAINED TEMPERATURE

Windrow temperature, from cap to core, will exceed 131° for several weeks.

SELL!Harvest Quest composts are higher quality and

generate more value than traditional composts.

UNIQUE END PRODUCTSHarvest Quest technology can produce

highly specialized end products that are

specifically tailored for the applications in

which they are employed.

Harvest Quest produced composts are documented to have unusually high counts of beneficial microbes. By prescribing a specific Catalyst formula, these beneficial microbe communities can be tailored to deliver precise added value for the target applications.

Extra nutrients and disease-suppressing qualities make superior potting soils that require less fertilizer and have elevated trace minerals. Comand™ top dressing blends Harvest Quest compost with PGA-certified sand for healthy turf grass that suppresses pests and disease. Our citrus solutions are designed to specifically prevent common diseases that can blight citrus groves.

GOLF COURSES

CITRUS GROVES

POTTING SOILS

SPORTS FIELDS

NICHE PRODUCTS

E&P WASTE REMEDIATIONHydroLoc™ is an organic amendment

containing a proprietary blend of bacterial

species customized for the degradation and

remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons.

To meet current remediation regulations, contaminated drill cuttings and soils need to be transported off site for treatment and replaced with new clean fill dirt. This is not only a high-cost solution, but can also introduce non-native flora and pests that can do further harm to the environment being restored.

Using the Harvest Quest MSAP® Method and our exclusive HydroLoc amendment, contaminated soils can be treated in windrows on site, rendering them environmentally clean within 30–45 days. This eliminates the transportation costs, purchase costs related to new fill soil, labor and time associated with traditional remediation. The HydroLoc solution has been tested and proven at numerous drilling sites, and has been shown to be an effective remediation option.

PROPRIETARY FORMULAHydroLoc is a uniquely created amendment that provides absorp-tion, beneficial constituents, and a proprietary blend of microbes with broad metabolic capabilities.

DETAILED PROCESSThe HydroLoc remediation process alleviates issues with pH, EC and SAR and efficiently degrades TPH and BTEX into CO² and H²O.

CONTAMINANT TARGETING

Through specific blends of bacteria, actinomycetes, and fungi, Harvest Quest is able to target specific compounds to deliver a precise remediation solution.

ONSITE SOLUTIONOn-site treatment removes envi-ronmental risk, reduces E&P truck traffic and provides a soil amend-ment suitable for the restoration and sustaining of native grasses.

TESTED AND PROVENWith years of real-world applica-tion, numerous independent labs have analyzed and confirmed that hydrocarbons are indeed neutral-ized with HydroLoc remediation.

COMPOSTING FROM THE OUTSIDE INHarvest Quest is a United States-based environmental biotechnology company focused on organics recycling and soil remediation solutions. From composting biosolids and food wastes, to the remediation of manmade pollutants and hydrocarbon drill cuttings, Harvest Quest has become an industry leader in providing unique, low-cost and highly effective performance. Our key personnel bring more than 70 years of combined experience in the organics recycling and commercial composting industry, and continue to pioneer innovative ways of converting waste into value-added products through the application of creative biotechnology.

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