
What is Biochar?
Biochar is charcoal made from plant-based organic matter converted through pyrolysis (burning) in a low, to no, oxygen kiln. The process converts the material into a fixed carbon form with a porous structure useful for storing nutrients, microbes, and water to create a productive soil environment for plants while sequestering carbon in a stable state. Biochar nourishes soils, protects water quality, gives value to biomass waste, produces clean energy, and can sequester carbon for thousands of years.
What Can Biochar Systems Do?
Fight the climate crisis
Produce an enhancer for soil fertility to support soil tilth, including moisture content, aeration, microbes, rate of drainage and infiltration.
Sequester carbon from bio-waste
Create clean, renewable energy
How to Use Biochar:
Fertilizer
Peet substitute for potted plants
Compost additive - mix it into your compost pile
Odor reduction - animal bedding, manure
And more
Helpful Links and Resources:
International Biochar Initiative: Click Here
NASA Press Release: Click Here
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