Carbon removal

Producing biochar from waste biomass in Wales

As trees grow, they store carbon from the atmosphere in their biomass, through photosynthesis. When this biomass is burned in the absence of oxygen (a process called pyrolysis), one of the byproducts is a stable, carbon-rich residue called biochar.

When biomass decomposes naturally, carbon and methane are emitted into the atmosphere. Since biochar is very stable, the production of biochar using waste biomass – such as  waste timber from commercial forests – is a more permanent method of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and storing the carbon on long-term timescales, than allowing the biomass to decompose naturally. Biochar is also great because it avoids fossil fuel emissions if energy is produced after burning the biomass and it can trigger changes in GHG emissions after being added to the soil from increased plant growth, lower non-CO₂ GHG emissions from soil and reduce mineralization of soil organic matter.

Mixing the produced biochar into soil can therefore act to permanently lock away its stored carbon, and studies have also found that it can support the fertility and productivity of the soil.

Benefits

Carbon Hill’s production of biochar plays a key role in carbon sequestration, locking carbon in a stable form that helps mitigate climate change. By using waste woody biomass, such as hedgerow cuttings and oversized green waste, Carbon Hill diverts these materials from biodegrading or burning, both of which would release harmful emissions. The C1000 biochar plant operates with minimal emissions thanks to its proprietary pyrolysis thermal combustion system. This ensures a sustainable process that not only reduces greenhouse gases but also contributes to combating global warming.

Benefits

Carbon Hill’s production of biochar plays a key role in carbon sequestration, locking carbon in a stable form that helps mitigate climate change. By using waste woody biomass, such as hedgerow cuttings and oversized green waste, Carbon Hill diverts these materials from biodegrading or burning, both of which would release harmful emissions. The C1000 biochar plant operates with minimal emissions thanks to its proprietary pyrolysis thermal combustion system. This ensures a sustainable process that not only reduces greenhouse gases but also contributes to combating global warming.

Benefits

Carbon Hill’s production of biochar plays a key role in carbon sequestration, locking carbon in a stable form that helps mitigate climate change. By using waste woody biomass, such as hedgerow cuttings and oversized green waste, Carbon Hill diverts these materials from biodegrading or burning, both of which would release harmful emissions. The C1000 biochar plant operates with minimal emissions thanks to its proprietary pyrolysis thermal combustion system. This ensures a sustainable process that not only reduces greenhouse gases but also contributes to combating global warming.

This project supports SDG 13 by reducing emissions through carbon sequestration and sustainable biochar production.

It contributes to SDG 15 by restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and revitalising degraded ecosystems like ash trees affected by dieback.

it advances SDG 17 by sharing knowledge, collaborating internationally, and expanding the adoption of sustainable practices, such as through the sale of biochar systems like the C1000.

About

Status

Status:

Status:

Live

Supported since

Supported since:

Supported since:

2023

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Type of project:

Carbon removal

SDGs supported

SDGs supported:

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13

15

17

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