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EX-10.1 D

LETTER OF CREDIT CONTINGENT NOTE

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT CONTINGENT NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933,
AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), NOR UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAW AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED,
OFFERED FOR SALE, ASSIGNED OR TRANSFERRED UNLESS (A) A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO
IS EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAW REQUIREMENTS HAVE
BEEN MET OR (B) EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND THE
REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS ARE AVAILABLE.

$1,825,000 May 23, 2007

Principal Amount

CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.

LETTER OF CREDIT CONTINGENT NOTE

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, CONVERTED ORGANICS INC., a Delaware corporation, (“Borrower” or “COIN”)
promises to pay to the order of David A, Rapaport as agent (“Agent”) for the beneficial owners
listed on Schedule I hereto (“Lenders”) the principal amount of up to $1,825,000, together with
interest on the unpaid principal amount at the rate of 12% per annum based on a 360-day year, all
upon the terms set forth below. Interest shall be payable on the last business day of each quarter
beginning on March 31, 2008. High Capital Funding, LLC (“HCF”), one of the Lenders, has named the
Borrower as beneficiary of a letter of credit in the amount of $1,825,000 (the “LOC”), which was
issued to the Borrower in accordance with the terms of a letter of credit agreement between the
Borrower and HCF dated as May 9, 2007 (the “Letter of Credit Agreement” or “LOC Agreement”). This
note (the “Letter of Credit Contingent Note” or the “LOC Note”) is subject to the terms and
conditions of the Letter of Credit Agreement. The amount of the drawdown under the LOC shall be
deemed to be a borrowing under this LOC Note and shall be recorded by the Agent in the columns
headed “Amount of LOC Drawdown” and “Remaining Principal Outstanding” on the record (the “Grid”)
attached hereto as Schedule II and forming a part of this LOC Note. Capitalized terms used herein
and not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Letter of Credit Agreement.
This LOC Note shall be deemed null and void in the event there has been no drawdown under the LOC
prior to its expiration at 6:00 PM PST March 17, 2008.

1. Computation of Principal Balance: The Agent shall and is hereby unconditionally and absolutely
authorized and directed by the Borrower to record on the Grid: (a) the date and amount of the
drawdown under the LOC, and the resulting increase in the Remaining Principal Outstanding; and (b)
the date and amount of each repayment on account of the interest and principal made to the Agent
hereunder, and the resulting decrease of the Remaining Principal Outstanding. The Agent shall
provide a copy of the Grid to the Borrower promptly following the making of any entry on the Grid.
Borrower shall have five business days following receipt of a copy of the Grid to make any
objection in writing to the Agent regarding the most recent entry on the Grid. After such five
business day period such entry shall be conclusively deemed to be correct.

2. Maturity. Except as otherwise provided herein, the principal hereunder shall become due and
payable in full one year after the LOC Drawdown (“Original Maturity Date”). After the Original
Maturity Date, this LOC Note shall bear interest at 18% per annum.

3. Extension of Maturity Date. If the LOC Note is not paid by the Original Maturity Date it shall
be automatically extended for one month, a maximum of twelve times, in which case COIN shall issue
to the Lenders and deliver to the Agent an additional number of shares of its common stock
(“Extension Shares”) equal to 8 1/3 % of the then Remaining Principal Outstanding of the LOC Note
divided by the average of the closing bid price of the common stock on NASDAQ (or subsequent
trading market) for the five trading days immediately preceding each Maturity Date extension.
Extension Shares shall be delivered to Agent within ten days of each such Maturity Date extension.

4. Method of Payment. Agent shall provide Borrower with appropriate wire instructions for payment
of LOC Note principal and interest and Borrower shall make payment by wire transfer of same day
funds. Any partial payment shall be applied first to accrued and unpaid interest and thereafter to
a reduction of principal.

5. Prepayment. Borrower may prepay any or all amounts due under this LOC Note at any time without
penalty.

6. Default. In the event of an occurrence of any event of default specified below, the principal
of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, this LOC Note shall become immediately due and payable
without notice, except as specified below:

	 	a.	 	Borrower fails to make any payment hereunder when due.

	 	b.	 	Any defined event of default occurs under the bond indenture by and
among the Borrower’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Converted Organics of Woodbridge,
LLC, the NJ EDA, and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. dated February 16, 2007 for the
issuance and sale of $17,500,000 of NJ EDA Solid Waste Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”),
or the Corporate Guaranty of Borrower dated February 16, 2007 relating to the
Bonds, which event of default has not been cured or waived within five business
days following such occurrence.

	 	c.	 	Borrower files a petition to take advantage of any insolvency act;
makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; commences a proceeding for
the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator of itself or of
the whole or any substantial part of its property; files a petition or answer
seeking reorganization or arrangement or similar relief under the federal
bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or statute of the United States of
America or any state.

	 	d.	 	A court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment or decree
appointing a custodian, receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator of Borrower or
of the whole or any substantial part of its properties, or approves a petition
filed against Borrower seeking reorganization or arrangement or similar relief
under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or statute of the
Untied States of America or any state; or if, under the provisions of any other law
for the relief or aid of debtors, a court of competent jurisdiction assumes custody
or control of Borrower or of the whole or any substantial part of its properties;
or there is commenced against Borrower any proceeding for any of the foregoing
relief and such proceeding or petition remains undismissed for a period of thirty
days; or if Borrower by any act indicates its consent to or approval of any such
proceeding or petition.

7. Successors and Assigns. This LOC Note is transferable and assignable by any Lender or any
subsequent permitted assignee (“Holder”) subject to the requirement that any such assignment or
transfer be, in the opinion of Borrower’s counsel, in compliance with applicable federal and
state securities laws. All covenants, agreements and undertakings in this LOC Note by or on
behalf of any of the parties shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective successors
and assigns of the parties whether so expressed or not.

8. Notices. Any and all notices, requests, consents and demands required or permitted to be
given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and received (i) upon delivery in
person or by overnight courier, (ii) upon the first business day following the receipt of
confirmation of facsimile transmission to the telefax number or email as indicated below, or
(iii) upon the third business day after deposit in the United States mail, by certified or
registered mail, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:

	 	 	 	 	 
	To Agent:

	 	David A. Rapaport, EVP & GC
	 	

	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	333 Sandy Springs Circle, Suite 230

	 
	 	 	 	 
	
 
	 	Atlanta, GA 30328

Tel:

Fax:
	 	

(404) 257-9150

(404) 257-9125

Email: drapaport@highcapus.com

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	To Borrower:
	 	Edward J. Gildea, CEO
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	Converted Organics Inc.
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	7A Commercial Wharf West

	 
	 	Boston, MA  02210
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	Tel:
	 	 	(617) 624-0111	 
	 
	 	Fax:
	 	 	(617) 624-0333	 
	 
	 	Email:
	 	egildea@convertedorganics.com

Either party may change by notice the address to which notices to that party are to be addressed.

9. Waiver/Amendment. Borrower hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice
of protest for nonpayment of this LOC Note and consents to any extension or postponement of the
time of payment or any other indulgence. This LOC Note may only be amended or modified by
written agreement signed by Borrower and Agent.

10. Expenses. In any action for breach of this LOC Note, including nonpayment, the prevailing
party in any such dispute shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs and attorney fees
incurred in connection with such action. In addition, Holder shall be entitled to recover from
Borrower all reasonable costs of collection, including without limitation, legal fees and
expenses incurred in any bankruptcy and/or state insolvency proceeding.

11. Choice of Law. This LOC Note shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the
rights of the parties shall be governed by, the laws of the State of Delaware. The parties
agree that venue for any suit, action, proceeding or litigation arising out of or in relation to
this Note will be in any federal or state court in Wilmington, Delaware having subject matter
jurisdiction, and the parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of that Court.

WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM OR ACTION ARISING UNDER THIS NOTE, EACH PARTY HEREBY (A) IRREVOCABLY
SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND THE UNITED STATES
DISTRICT COURT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, STATE OF DELAWARE, AND (B) IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY
OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY HAVE AT ANY TIME TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT, IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM
THAT ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN
INCONVENIENT FORUM AND FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO OBJECT, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM,
SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT, THAT SUCH COURT DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION
OVER SUCH PARTY. NOTHING IN THIS NOTE WILL BE DEEMED TO PRECLUDE THE LENDER FROM BRINGING AN ACTION
OR PROCEEDING IN RESPECT HEREOF IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.

12. Contingent Nature of LOC Note. This LOC Note is contingent on Borrower making a
drawdown under the LOC and shall become null and void at the undrawdown LOC expiration at 6:00 PM
PST February 25, 2008, or the earlier cancellation of the LOC by the Borrower (beneficiary) prior
to any drawdown.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this LOC Note has been executed and delivered on the date specified on the
first page hereof by the duly authorized representative of Borrower.

CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.

By:

Edward J. Gildea, CEO

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SCHEDULE I

Converted Organics Inc.

May 23, 2007 Letter of Credit Contingent Note

List of Beneficial Owners

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Name	 	 	Address	 	Principal Amount	 	Percent of Principal

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SCHEDULE II

Converted Organics Inc.

May 23, 2007 Letter of Credit Contingent Note

Interest and Principal Grid

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Amount of LOC	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Remaining Principal
	Date	 	Drawdown	 	Amount of Payment	 	Interest Paid	 	Principal Paid	 	Outstanding
	
 
	 	 	$	 	 	 	$	 	 	 	$	 	 	 	$	 	 	 	$	 
	
 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 

3EX-10.1 E

PACIFIC MERCANTILE BANK

IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT 

DATE: 5/15/2007

LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 600704242

AMOUNT U.S. $1,825,000.00

ISSUING AND ADVISING BANK 

PACIFIC MERCANTILE BANK

949 South Coast Dr., Ste. 300

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

APPLICANT NAME AND ADDRESS:

HIGH CAPITAL FUNDING LLC

333 Sandy Springs Circle, Suite 230

Atlanta, GA 30328

IN FAVOR OF 

CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.

7A Commercial Wharf West

Boston, MA 02110

EXPIRATION DATE: 

April 7, 2008 6:00 PM PST 

(Drafts to be drawn and presented to the Issuing Bank on or before this date. See additional
provisions below regarding expiration and renewal conditions.)

Gentlemen:

We hereby establish our Irrevocable Letter of Credit in favor of Converted Organics Inc. (the
Beneficiary), at the request of High Capital Funding, LLC. We authorize you to draw on Pacific
Mercantile Bank located at 949 South Coast Dr., Ste. 300, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 up to an aggregate
amount of $1,825,000.00 US Dollars (available by your drafts at sight).

Available by drafts drawn at sight, on Issuing Bank, when accompanied by the following documents:

1. Beneficiary’s signed statement as follows:

This Standby Letter of Credit (No. 600704242) may be drawn down one time in any amount up to
$1,825,000 upon presentation to Pacific Mercantile Bank by Converted Organics Inc. (COIN)
between February 16, 2008 and 6:00 PM PST March 17, 2008 of a Certificate of Drawdown signed
by its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer attesting to:

1.1 The amount of net proceeds1 if any, received by COIN from the issuance of equity
subsequent to the closing of its IPO on February 16 2007.

1.2 The amount of net proceeds, if any, received by COIN from the Issuance of debt (which is
subordinated to the $17,500,000 principal amount of NJ EDA Solid Waste Revenue Bonds sold to
Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. on February 16, 2007).

The amount of the drawdown and the information in 1.1 and 1.2 above shall be in the form of
“The Certificate of Drawdown” attached hereto.

2. All drafts drawn hereunder must be marked: Drawn under Pacific Mercantile Bank’s Letter of
Credit number

600704242, and signed by an authorized officer of Beneficiary (or one purporting to be an
authorized

officer).

3. The original Standby Letter of Credit.

ADDITIONAL.PROVISIONS:

1. Pacific Mercantile Bank shall pay the drawdown amount to the Beneficiary on the fifteenth
business day following presentation of the documents specified in items 1, 2 and 3 in the above
section to Pacific Mercantile Bank.

2. Any one Beneficiary or all Beneficiaries, acting Individually or jointly, may draw on this
Letter of Credit in whole or in part, and any action taken by any Beneficiary hereunder shall bind
all of them.

3. Notwithstanding any related matters governing maturity dates as stated above, this LETTER OF
CREDIT shall expire IN FULL AND FINALLY on 4/7/2008 6:00 PM PST. Advising Bank will consider
reissuance of this Letter of Credit upon request by Applicant.

We engage with you that all drafts drawn under and in compliance with the terms of this credit will
be duly honored if presented at this office on or before the original expiration date or any
automatically extended date, as hereinbefore set forth, we confirm credit and hereby undertake that
all drafts drawn and presented will be duly honored by us. PACIFIC MERCANTILE BANK is authorized
to debit the Applicant’s account for any unpaid fees and charges hereon.

This Letter of Credit is to be subject to and governed International Standby Practices 98 (1SP96),
International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 590.

PACIFIC MERCANTILE BANK

949 South Coast Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

By     

Richard G. Bushman

Vice-President, Credit Administration

By:     

Bradford G. Hoover

Executive Vice President

Chief Credit Officer

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EXHIBIT A

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF DRAWDOWN

PACIFIC MERCANTILE BANK

STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT No. 600704242

This Standby Letter of Credit No. 600704242 may be drawn down one time in any amount up to $
1,825,000 upon presentation to Pacific Mercantile Bank by Converted Organics, Inc. (COIN) between
February 16, 2008 and 6:00 PM PST March 17,2008 a Certificate of Drawdown signed by its Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer attesting to:

1. The amount of net proceeds, if any, received by COIN from the issuance of equity subsequent to
the closing of its IPO on February 16, 2007 is $ 

2. The amount of net proceeds, if any, received by COIN from the issuance of debt (which is
subordinated to the $17,500,000 principal amount of NJ EDA Solid Waste Revenue Bonds sold to
Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. on February 16,2007) is $ 

Converted Organics Inc.

By:     

Chief Executive Officer

By:      

Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT A-1

CERTIFICATE OF DRAWDOWN

FORM OF SIGHT DRAFT

DRAWN UNDER PACIFIC MERCANTILE BANK

IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT

NO. 600704242

DATE     

AT SIGHT

Pay to the order of Converted Organics Inc

U.S. DOLLARS     

[Amount in words]     U.S. Dollars

TO: Pacific Mercantile Bank

949 South Coast Drive, Ste 300,

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Converted Organics Inc.

By:      

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