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The Biochar ShowChris Wiberg: Inside the World of Biochar TestingIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host John Webster speaks with Chris Wiberg from Timber Products Inspection about the importance of biochar testing standards and the development of the American National Standard for biochar analysis. They discuss the challenges faced by the industry, the need for consistent testing methodologies, and the impact of these standards on the biochar market. Chris shares insights from his extensive experience in laboratory testing and the future directions for biochar research and development.
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About the Host
Since 2019, John Webster h...
2025-12-1659 minThe Biochar ShowKelpie Wilson: The Biochar Industry Past, Present, and FutureIn this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster interviews Kelpie Wilson, a pioneer in the biochar industry. They discuss Kelpie's journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a key figure in biochar initiatives. The conversation covers the discovery of terra preta, the challenges of scaling the biochar industry, practical applications of biochar, innovations in production methods, and the role of biochar in wildfire management. Kelpie emphasizes the importance of using biochar to manage organic waste and its potential benefits for soil health and carbon sequestration. In this conversation, Kelpie Wilson and John Webster discuss the multifaceted benefits of...
2025-12-021h 31The Biochar ShowZack Farr & Wyatt Catron: Reviving Florida's Citrus Industry with BiocharIn this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster explores the intersection of biochar technology and the challenges faced by Florida's citrus industry due to Citrus Greening. Featuring Zack Farr (CEO, Biotech Applied Research) and Wyatt Catron (Project Development Manager, Carbon Markets at 3Degrees Group), the discussion highlights innovative solutions, economic implications, and the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders in agriculture. The role of carbon credits and the future prospects for sustainable farming practices are also examined, emphasizing the need for community engagement and technological advancements in biochar production. In this engaging conversation, the speakers discuss the...
2025-11-251h 23The Biochar ShowBrian Borkowicz & Noah Pechatsko: Biochar Innovation and the Future of Tree CareIn this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster engages with Brian Borkowitz and Noah Pechatsko from Davy Tree, discussing their passion for trees, the importance of urban resilience, and the role of biochar in sustainable tree care. They explore the challenges of biomass management, customer satisfaction, and the benefits of incorporating biochar into soil health and plant performance. The conversation also delves into the operational aspects of building a biochar facility, the significance of carbon credits, and the future of biochar in the market. The episode concludes with a focus on the commitment to environmental responsibility and...
2025-10-281h 00
The Biblical Hitmen#89. Biochar/Dome structures| Biblical Cosmology/Flat Earth| Metaphysics/Mystery Babylon| Little Season/Orphan Trains w/ Christopher GardnerWe Appreciate Our Listeners Working With Us Through The AD Space!! Listening here is the best way to support our show and keep the show going. Its very valuable to our time and hard work that goes into this operation. We thank you so much as an audience for supporting the us. It does not go unnoticed. God Bless and enjoy the show!Full Disclaimer: The opinions of the guests do not directly reflect the views and opinions of the hosts of the show. God Bless and Enjoy!!! Link To YT Channel BelowYouTube Episode P...
2025-10-202h 29
Char Chit ChatCCC S1E16 - Biochar benefits Composting - audio version of articleIn this episode Dylan reads the article now on the BNNZ website that outlines the benefits of adding biochar into any composting system. Dylan was paid by BNNZ to create the article and a couple of versions of it to help promote biochar being used in composting. It outlines 10+ ways that biochar benefits composting. Aeration, nutrient adsorption, biology habitat promotion, pH improvement, carbon sequestration, less smells, quicker completion, and so on. Every benefit is backed up with links to academic research! 2-10% by weight and high temperature (above 600° C) best so that the biochar has high surface area.
2025-10-1619 min
Sustainability Stories with Scott Poynton | Inspiring Change for Our PlanetVoices from Nakpatua: Ghanaian Farmers Embrace BiocharSummary In this episode of Sustainability Stories, Scott Poynton shares his experiences in Nakpatua, Ghana, where he introduces biochar to local farmers. The conversation explores the farmers' initial understanding of biochar, their observations during trials, and the potential benefits of using biochar in agriculture. The episode highlights the community's engagement and the promising future of biochar in enhancing soil health and resilience against climate change. Takeaways The farmers in Nakpatua had little knowledge of biochar before its introduction. Biochar is made from agricultural waste and helps retain water in soil. Farmers are eager to...
2025-10-0919 min
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie WakelinBiochar: Can it Save the World? with Kevin Smith EP34Mel is chatting with Kevin Smith about the innovative uses and benefits of biochar, a high-quality charcoal made from organic materials. They discuss its production process, applications in agriculture and gardening, and its potential health benefits. Kevin shares insights on how biochar can improve soil health, retain water, and increase crop yields, while also addressing environmental concerns such as carbon sequestration and fire hazard reduction. The conversation highlights the importance of biochar in sustainable practices and its growing relevance in various industries. Key Takeaways: Biochar is a high-quality charcoal made from organic materials. It is produced...
2025-09-2334 min
The Awakened PodcastCarbon Cubes: Biochar, Diamagnetism, Spiritual Boundaries, Saturnian Hypercubes, Dali's Tesseract, & Jesus' Transcendence w/ Topher GardnerIn this episode, Im joined by Topher Gardener from the Biocharisma Podcast. We talked about Biochar, pyrolysis, the origin of carbon copy, the difference in biomass and biochar, microbiology and the porosity of biochar, structured water and downloads of information, exclusion zone water and Dr. Gerald Pollock, The Fourth Phase of Water, the benefits of biochar, free radicals and chaos clusters, diamagnetism, Team America: World Police, black face aids, soil stability, ways to make biochar at your house, top loading updraft gasifier, the Pit method, the rocket retort, types of wood to use for biochar, Grateful Ha...
2025-08-251h 07The Biochar ShowKristin Trippe: USDA Investment in Biochar for Soil HealthIn this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster speaks with Dr. Kristin Trippe from USDA ARS about her journey into soil science, the development of the Biochar Atlas, and the integration of biochar into sustainable agricultural practices. They discuss the importance of decision support tools for farmers, the role of biochar in enhancing soil health, and the ongoing research needs in the field. Dr. Trippe emphasizes the significance of STEM education in promoting soil health and shares insights on the future of biochar research and its applications in agriculture.
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2025-08-2048 min
Earthlings 2.0 Podcast#122: The Dirt-Simple Power of Biochar with USBI In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with Myles Gray, Executive Director of the U.S. Biochar Initiative (USBI), to explore how the ancient technique of biochar is making a modern comeback. He unpacks the science, market momentum, and growing demand around biochar — from vineyards and urban forests to concrete and stormwater management. With Microsoft and Google recently signing record-setting biochar carbon removal deals, it’s clear this is more than just a niche soil amendment — it’s a technology whose time has come once again.Key Points:Triple Climate Win: Biochar is a rare c...
2025-08-1250 min
United Earth Energy Turning Waste Into Energy With PyrolysisWhat Can You Do With Biochar, Syngas, and Bio-Oil from Pyrolysis?Unlocking the Full Potential of Pyrolysis Byproducts
In the global push for cleaner energy and sustainable waste management, pyrolysis has emerged as a revolutionary process. Unlike incineration, which burns waste in the presence of oxygen, pyrolysis thermally decomposes biomass and organic waste in an oxygen-free environment, producing three valuable outputs: biochar, syngas, and bio-oil.
United Earth Energy is leading the way with its UNI Box Mobile Pyrolysis System, bringing this cutting-edge technology to communities, industries, and remote locations around the world. But what can you actually do with these products? Let’s break it down....
2025-08-1110 min
Flower Farming in New ZealandThe Power Of Biochar with Matt from Carbon Options: Season 1 Episode 6In this episode, we dive into the world of biochar with Matt from Carbon Options. Discover how biochar, made from local forestry waste, enriches soil and sequesters carbon, offering a sustainable solution for farmers. Learn about the unique process of creating biochar, its role in improving soil health, and its impact on climate resilience.Join us to explore the benefits of biochar for flower farmers. Guest: Matt Welton, the co-founder of Carbon Options, an off-grid biochar operation in the Akatarawa Valley. Follow Carbon Options on Facebook for updates and inquiries.https://www.facebook.c...
2025-08-1028 minThe Biochar ShowJim Doten: Unlocking the Potential of Municipal BiocharIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host John Webster interviews Jim Doten, the Carbon Sequestration Program Manager for the City of Minneapolis and a leading advocate for municipal biochar. They discuss the significance of biochar in urban environments, the challenges faced in its implementation, and the role of the Minnesota Biochar Initiative (MNBI) in promoting its use. Jim shares insights on the upcoming North American Biochar Conference, the importance of community engagement, and the potential for biochar to address environmental justice issues. The conversation also touches on funding opportunities, regulatory challenges, and the future of biochar in urban...
2025-08-051h 03
RAW GREENEpisode 035 - Biochar: The Unsung Hero of Carbon Sequestration - Ed CraigIn this episode of Raw Green, hosts Francesco De Lieto and Emma Mee sit down with Ed Craig, CEO of Carbogenics (https://www.carbogenics.com/), to unpack the power of biochar for climate change mitigation and carbon sequestration. Discover how Carbogenics’ proprietary CreChar—a sustainable biochar produced from recycled waste—is upgrading anaerobic digestion for enhanced biogas production, boosting wastewater treatment, and improving soil health in sustainable agriculture. We also explore key investment trends, market potential, and the challenges facing the biochar industry.What we cover:Biochar is a lightweight material made from organic waste.It has...
2025-06-3051 min
Agronauta¿Es el biochar la pieza que faltaba en la agricultura regenerativa? - Carla Escobedo Jalife -BIOSORRA Definiciones y proyectos clave🌱 ¿Y si el biochar no fuera solo una moda, sino una herramienta real para cambiar el agro?En este episodio de Agronauta Podcast nos hicimos una pregunta incómoda, pero necesaria:¿Es el biochar la pieza que faltaba en la agricultura regenerativa?Porque una cosa es repetir que mejora el suelo, que retiene agua, que captura carbono… y otra muy distinta es aterrizarlo en un proyecto real, viable, certificado y con impacto.Por eso hablamos con Carla Escobedo Jalife, cofundadora de BIOSORRA, una startup que no solo produce biochar...
2025-05-2857 minThe Biochar ShowHarper Moss & Gregory Ray: Farming Innovation with BiocharIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host Megan K. Lees engages with Harper Moss and Gregory Ray, co-founders of Carbon Zero, to discuss their innovative approach to biochar and its potential impact on sustainable farming and climate action. The conversation covers the origins of their mission, the science behind biochar, the challenges of educating farmers, and the technological advancements being made to scale biochar production. They also address market challenges, funding strategies, and the importance of partnerships in driving their vision forward. The episode concludes with actionable steps for listeners to contribute to carbon reduction and regenerative practices.
2025-05-2719 min
A Regenerative Future with Matt PowersEpisode 205 | Kelpie Wilson on Biochar, the Ring of Fire, Her Book, & MoreJoin us for a conversation on ALL-THINGS-BIOCHAR with the one and only Kelpie Wilson, author of The Biochar Handbook, educator, engineer, inventor of the Ring of Fire biochar kiln, and entrepreneur. Kelpie has a long and rich history in the world of Biochar both in research and field experience.
Wilson Biochar Homepage:
https://wilsonbiochar.com
The Biochar Handbook by Kelpie Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/Biochar-Handbook-Practical-Bioactivated-Charcoal-ebook/dp/B0CS711CGR
PRACTICAL BIOCHAR FOR FARMS, HOMESTEADS and PROPERTIES with KELPIE WILSON with Kelpie Wilson: https://www.regenerativeliving.online/course/biochar-self-paced
Watch the entire episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/S37R3...
2025-05-231h 37The Biochar ShowAnnie Nichols: Biochar Beyond Carbon CaptureIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Annie Nichols, the General Manager of Biochar at Mangrove Systems. They discuss Nichols' journey into the biochar industry, the challenges of managing large-scale carbon sequestration, and the trends among biochar producers. The conversation also covers the verification process for carbon removal, the role of biochar in regenerative agriculture, and its potential in wildfire management. Nichols emphasizes the importance of integrating technology in carbon removal and advocates for more women in the biochar industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on global leaders in biochar and the myths...
2025-05-2025 minThe Biochar ShowSuzanne Allaire: Trash is CashIn this episode of The Biochar Show, Meghan K. Lees interviews Suzanne Allaire, CEO and founder of GECA Environnement, a leader in carbon management and pyrolysis-based solutions. Suzanne shares her journey from a childhood experience with pollution to becoming a pioneer in waste transformation. The conversation explores the importance of changing mindsets about waste, the power of pyrolysis technology, and the need for education in the industry. Suzanne emphasizes the potential for economic and social value in sustainable waste management and the shift from reduction to regeneration in environmental practices. Listeners are encouraged to take action in their communities...
2025-05-1320 minUnited Earth Energy Turning Waste Into Energy With PyrolysisBiochar from United Earth Energy Pyrolysis: A Climate-Smart Solution for Soil and SustainabilityWhat is Biochar and Why It Matters
As climate change intensifies and agricultural sustainability becomes a global priority, biochar has emerged as a powerful ally. Produced through the pyrolysis process at United Earth Energy, biochar is much more than a carbon-rich residue—it’s a climate solution, a soil enhancer, and a pathway to a circular economy.
This blog post explores the many dimensions of biochar, especially as it’s generated through United Earth Energy’s clean pyrolysis systems, highlighting its environmental, agricultural, and economic benefits.
What is Biochar? 🌱
Biochar is a stable, c...
2025-05-0516 minThe Biochar ShowDon Coyne & Melissa Rebbeck: Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Innovation
In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees engages with Don Coyne (CEO, Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group) and Melissa Rebbeck (Board Chair, Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group), leaders in the biochar and sustainability sector. They discuss the evolution of biochar, its applications in agriculture, the challenges faced in the market, and the importance of policy and investment in scaling biochar production. The conversation highlights personal journeys into the biochar industry, advancements in technology, and the potential of biochar to significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve soil health. The episode concludes with...
2025-04-2952 min
This Week in BiocharBest Practices for Contaminant Removal Research with BiocharIn this episode of This Week in Biochar, we break down the most popular stories published on Biochar Today from the week that was. This episode get’s pretty technical, but we’ve done our best to break it down. We dive into a crucial discussion on best practices for lab work, emphasizing the importance of reliable […]
2025-04-2025 min
This Week in BiocharBest Practices for Contaminant Removal Research with BiocharIn this episode of This Week in Biochar, we break down the most popular stories published on Biochar Today from the week that was. This episode get’s pretty technical, but we’ve done our best to break it down. We dive into a crucial discussion on best practices for lab work, emphasizing the importance of reliable […]
2025-04-2025 min
This Week in BiocharBiochar Breakthrough for Salmon-Killing Tire ChemicalThis episode of This Week in Biochar discusses advancements in the biochar sector, featuring research on syngas-activated biochar from Nantes Université, conservation efforts in Washington to save salmon, and Argentina's use of biochar in sustainable electronics, highlighting its versatile applications and growing importance.
2025-04-1312 min
This Week in BiocharBiochar Breakthrough for Salmon-Killing Tire ChemicalThis episode of This Week in Biochar discusses advancements in the biochar sector, featuring research on syngas-activated biochar from Nantes Université, conservation efforts in Washington to save salmon, and Argentina's use of biochar in sustainable electronics, highlighting its versatile applications and growing importance.
2025-04-1312 minThe Biochar ShowMyles Gray: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of BiocharIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Myles Gray, Executive Director of the United States Biochar Initiative (USBI). They discuss the transformative potential of biochar in environmental sustainability, the current state of the biochar industry, and the various applications and markets for biochar. Myles shares his journey into the biochar field, USBI’s priorities for market development, and the importance of policy changes to accelerate biochar adoption. The conversation also touches on overcoming misconceptions about biochar, the future of the industry, and advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the biochar market.
A...
2025-04-0835 minThe Biochar ShowLucia Brusegan: From Global South to a Sustainable FutureThis episode of the Biochar Show features Lucia Brusegan, Chair of the Board at the International Biochar Initiative and Managing Director at Starter, in conversation with host Meghan K. Lees. With over three decades of experience in sustainable development, Lucia has been instrumental in introducing biochar solutions to communities worldwide. The discussion explores her work in deploying biochar systems in Burundi, including the development of clean cooking stoves, and the transformative power of biochar for small-scale farmers. The episode also addresses the challenges of implementing biochar systems in resource-limited regions, the importance of collaboration, and the future potential of...
2025-04-0134 min
This Week in BiocharGraphite and Plastics: Biochar Beyond the SoilIn this episode of This Week in Biochar, we focus on biochar's versatility. Highlights include CarbonScape's U.S. patent for biochar-to-graphite conversion, advancements in biocomposites using biochar to enhance polyamide 1010, and its impact on agriculture, improving soil carbon and microbial dynamics while managing CO2 emissions.
2025-03-3013 min
This Week in BiocharGraphite and Plastics: Biochar Beyond the SoilIn this episode of This Week in Biochar, we focus on biochar's versatility. Highlights include CarbonScape's U.S. patent for biochar-to-graphite conversion, advancements in biocomposites using biochar to enhance polyamide 1010, and its impact on agriculture, improving soil carbon and microbial dynamics while managing CO2 emissions.
2025-03-3013 min
This Week in BiocharChoosing Your Char: Biochar and Hydrochar Properties and UsesThis episode of "This Week in Biochar" explores biochar and hydrochar, comparing their properties and applications. Discover their potential in agriculture, environmental remediation, and energy.
2025-03-2330 min
This Week in BiocharChoosing Your Char: Biochar and Hydrochar Properties and UsesThis episode of "This Week in Biochar" explores biochar and hydrochar, comparing their properties and applications. Discover their potential in agriculture, environmental remediation, and energy.
2025-03-2330 minThe Biochar ShowLuisa Marín: The Human Side of SustainabilityIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Luisa Marin De Block, Executive Director of the International Biochar initiative and leader in biochar innovation. They discuss Luisa's journey into environmental work, the science and benefits of biochar, common misconceptions, and the importance of community engagement in sustainability efforts. Luisa shares inspiring success stories from farmers and emphasizes the need for collaboration and trust in implementing biochar solutions. The conversation also touches on the future of biochar as a local solution with global impact.
About the Guest
Luisa Marín has over 25 years of e...
2025-03-1821 min
This Week in BiocharA Blueprint for Biochar Project SuccessThis episode of This Week in Biochar discusses recent biochar research and applications, covering project success factors, PFAS removal methods, and biochar-hydrogel composites for water treatment. It also highlights biochar's potential in construction, energy storage, and carbon capture, alongside important related links.
2025-03-0913 min
This Week in BiocharA Blueprint for Biochar Project SuccessThis episode of This Week in Biochar discusses recent biochar research and applications, covering project success factors, PFAS removal methods, and biochar-hydrogel composites for water treatment. It also highlights biochar's potential in construction, energy storage, and carbon capture, alongside important related links.
2025-03-0913 minThe Biochar ShowPatrick Sherren & Michael Zock: Forestry, Stormwater, and Innovation at Metzler BiocharIn this conversation, Meghan K. Lees engages with Pat Sherren and Mike Zock, innovators in the biochar industry, to explore their journeys, the science behind biochar, and its applications in stormwater management and environmental sustainability. They discuss the innovative products developed by Metzler Forest Products, including Char 21, and the collaborative efforts in biochar development. The conversation emphasizes the importance of innovation in addressing environmental challenges and the potential of biochar to make a significant impact across various industries.
About the Guest
Metzler Forest Products: https://www.metzlerforestproducts.com/
Metzler Biochar https://www.metzlerbiochar.com/
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2025-03-0443 min
This Week in BiocharBiochar in Concrete for Sustainable ConstructionBiochar is revolutionizing construction and agriculture. Research shows its potential to enhance building materials and soil health. While challenges remain, biochar offers a promising path towards a more sustainable future.
2025-03-0215 min
This Week in BiocharBiochar in Concrete for Sustainable ConstructionBiochar is revolutionizing construction and agriculture. Research shows its potential to enhance building materials and soil health. While challenges remain, biochar offers a promising path towards a more sustainable future.
2025-03-0215 minThe Biochar ShowVarsha Ramesh Walsh: Streamlining Carbon Compliance with OffstreamIn the latest episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees sits down with Varsha Ramesh Walsh, the CEO and co-founder of Offstream, to discuss how her company is making carbon markets more accessible and efficient for project developers in biomass, biochar, and carbon capture.
Offstream, based in Denver, Colorado, specializes in simplifying the complexities of carbon market compliance, allowing developers to focus on scaling their projects and accelerating cash flow. With a strong background in business development, strategy, and operations, Varsha understands the challenges facing carbon credit projects and has built Offstream to...
2025-02-2524 min
This Week in BiocharChallenges to Biochar’s Stability and In CommunityThis week's discussions on biochar emphasize its benefits in poultry farming, including improved air quality and waste management in Denmark. Current research challenges biochar's long-term stability under certain condition. Community-level considerations highlight regulatory challenges and the importance of active community involvement before embarking on biochar projects.
2025-02-2313 min
This Week in BiocharChallenges to Biochar’s Stability and In CommunityThis week's discussions on biochar emphasize its benefits in poultry farming, including improved air quality and waste management in Denmark. Current research challenges biochar's long-term stability under certain condition. Community-level considerations highlight regulatory challenges and the importance of active community involvement before embarking on biochar projects.
2025-02-2313 minThe Biochar ShowRaymond Apy: Transforming Sewage and Restoring SoilsIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host Megan K. Lees speaks with Raymond Apy, CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions, about how innovation is reshaping biosolid disposal. Based in Saratoga Springs, New York, Apy’s company is pioneering a proprietary thermal treatment technology that transforms waste into a sustainable, carbon-rich biochar.
The discussion covers the environmental and economic benefits of biochar, including its role in soil restoration, carbon sequestration, and reducing odors, air emissions, and greenhouse gases. Apy, with over 30 years of experience in engineering, business strategy, and environmental science, shares insights into the science behind biochar pr...
2025-02-1842 min
This Week in BiocharTeen CEO Seeks to Transform Farming with BiocharThis week's biochar discussion reveals significant advancements, featuring a teenage CEO transforming farming practices with biochar. The episode addresses biochar's role in soil remediation, highlights recent research, and explores diverse applications in agriculture and beyond.
2025-02-1617 min
This Week in BiocharTeen CEO Seeks to Transform Farming with BiocharThis week's biochar discussion reveals significant advancements, featuring a teenage CEO transforming farming practices with biochar. The episode addresses biochar's role in soil remediation, highlights recent research, and explores diverse applications in agriculture and beyond.
2025-02-1617 minThe Biochar ShowSteen Rasmussen: The Economics of Biochar Just Make SenseIn this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Steen Rasmussen of Ikigai Carbon, who discusses the innovative work being done in the field of biochar and sustainability. The conversation covers the mission of Ikigai Carbon, Steen's journey into biochar solutions, the community impact of their projects, and the transformative power of biochar in addressing environmental and socioeconomic challenges. Steen also shares insights on the challenges of scaling biochar solutions, the importance of carbon credits, and the unique aspects of biochar as a sustainable resource.
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2025-02-1127 minThe Biochar ShowDon Harfield: Charting a Path for a Sustainable FutureDon Harfield, CEO of Charterra, has dedicated his career to promoting sustainable solutions in various sectors, including waste management, oil and gas production, and the pulp and paper industry. With over 40 years of experience as a professional engineer, executive, and researcher, Harfield has made significant contributions to the field of biochar.
As the technical lead for the Alberta Biochar Initiative, Harfield oversaw the development of two demonstration-scale portable biochar production units. These units showcased the potential of biochar production and its applications in various industries. Through Charterra, Harfield continues to champion environmentally and economically sustainable projects, including collab...
2025-02-0424 minThe Biochar ShowWelcome to the Biochar ShowWelcome to The Biochar Show, where we explore the exciting world of biochar and its potential to revolutionize sustainability!
Join your host, Meghan K. Lees, as she delves into the science, stories, and real-world applications of this amazing material. Discover how biochar can enrich soil health, capture carbon, and contribute to a healthier planet. Whether you're an eco-enthusiast, a farmer, or just curious about sustainable solutions, this show is for you. Subscribe now and be part of the biochar revolution!
2025-02-0101 min
The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARDEP1260 [ENCORE] Coffee, Biochar, and Climate - Angela Barrero - The Daily Coffee Pro PodcastJoin our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human******************************This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is...
2024-12-2728 min
MAP IT FORWARD Middle East715 [ENCORE] Coffee, Biochar, and Climate - Angela Barrero - The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East PodcastJoin our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistJan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human****************************This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is...
2024-12-2728 min
The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARDEP1259 [ENCORE] Biochar Solutions for Coffee - Angela Barrero - The Daily Coffee Pro PodcastJoin our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human******************************This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is...
2024-12-2621 min
MAP IT FORWARD Middle East714 Biochar Solutions for Coffee - Angela Barrero - The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East PodcastJoin our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistJan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human****************************This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is...
2024-12-2621 min
The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARDEP1258 [ENCORE] Can Biochar Save Coffee Farms? - Angela Barrero - The Daily Coffee Pro PodcastJoin our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistJan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingIntroduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human******************************This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is...
2024-12-2519 min
MAP IT FORWARD Middle East713 [ENCORE] Can Biochar Save Coffee Farms? - Angela Barrero - The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East PodcastJoin our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistJan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human****************************This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is...
2024-12-2519 min
Growers DailyBlack is the New Green, Demystifying Biochar with Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar AssociatesYou've all heard it. Black is the new green. We're gonna, we're talking today about biochar and a big, big topic these days in the arenas that we tread in. Kelpie Wilson, my guest today, wrote and just released the Biochar Handbook. Kelpie is founder of Wilson Biochar Associates and a mechanical engineer, writer and consultant with a background in renewable energy and forest protection. Currently, she specializes in biochar technology and market development commissioned by a broad portfolio of clients. Ms. Wilson has been a reliable voice for Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment, and has authored white...
2024-12-161h 24
Pre-Zero Sports TalkBiochar: Nature's Climate Solution in ActionSend us a textCan one simple material help fight climate change, improve soil health, and turn waste into something useful? The answer is biochar—a powerful, carbon-rich product that’s gaining traction worldwide.In this episode, our host, Sid Bensalah, talks with John Webster, former tech executive turned biochar advocate, and shares how biochar could become a key tool in climate action. He explains biochar, how it works, and its surprising applications across agriculture, construction, and even water filtration. From his journey to his role in the U.S. Biochar movement, John examines why bioc...
2024-12-121h 22
The Regenerative Design Podcast™Ep. 17: Bill Wyatt - Biochar and Beyond: Turning Waste into Wealth with Eco-Friendly Business Strategies“Biochar’s ability to turn waste into value is a paradigm shift. It’s not just about cleaning up; it’s about creating lasting impact for communities and industries worldwide.”If you’ve never heard of biochar, prepare to have your mind blown. This carbon-rich powerhouse is revolutionizing industries by turning waste into opportunity—boosting soil health, reducing water usage, and even cutting carbon emissions in construction. In this episode, we explore how integrating biochar into business practices isn’t just eco-friendly; it’s a game-changing strategy for sustainable growth.Bill Wyatt, founder and CEO of Red Mountain Bi...
2024-12-0452 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 20: The Promise and Potential of Biochar with Dr. Wayne Teel of James Madison University Part IIAre you interested in improving the water and nutrient-holding capacity of your soil? Have you heard about biochar as a soil amendment? Dr. Wayne Teel of James Madison University has studied and researched biochar for more than 15 years. Wayne discusses the promise and potential of biochar with Mary Sketch Bryant and Jeff Ishee as a follow-up to their conversation about agroforestry. Dr. Teel describes how biochar is formed through a combustion process with little or no oxygen present. Wayne distinguishes between types of biochar and those combusted at high and low temperatures as well as those types that m...
2024-09-2416 min
The Drip by AQUALABThe Drip by AQUALAB: The Biochar Solution with Pratikshya SilwalTransforming Invasive Plants into Valuable Resources – The Biochar Solution with Pratikshya SilwalPratikshya Silwal recently finished for PhD in agricultural economics from Oklahoma State University. She joins The Drip to share how biochar, a form of charcoal produced through pyrolysis, can be used as a sustainable additive in potting mixes. We'll uncover how it can replace conventional components, the size and growth of the global biochar market, and its environmental impact. Pratikshya also shares insights into her groundbreaking research on converting the problematic eastern red cedar tree into valuable biochar and discusses consumer willingness to adopt this in...
2024-08-2017 min
Sustainable WinegrowingThe Biochar Handbook – How to Make it and Use it in Your VineyardFor thousands of years, wildfires have produced a byproduct known to improve soil and plant health - biochar. Today, researchers like Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar Associates, Consulting and Manufacturing are learning how to use this form of charcoal for carbon sequestration. Kelpie explains the different stages of combustion, what types of material to include in your burn pile, incorporating biochar into compost, how to use biochar to amend alkaline or acetic soils, and an easy way to remove vineyard wires from your pile. Resources: 56: Conservation Burning and Biochar 106: What? Bury Charcoal in the Vineyard? 167: Use Biochar to...
2024-08-1529 min
Carbon Removal NewsroomMyles Gray on the US Biochar Initiative's 2023 Global Biochar Market ReportSo much is happening in the world of biochar. It's both a physical product and can also be a more abstract concept called a "carbon removal". How is the industry balancing the divergent business logic of these two different markets, and what challenges and opportunities will it face?
In today's episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom, producer and guest host Asa Kamer interviews Myles Gray, the program director of the US Bicohar Initiative about their 2023 Global Biochar Market Report.
Biochar is responsible for a huge amount of currently delivered durable carbon removals. It's more shovel-ready than...
2024-06-1041 min
Sonoma Voices with Nada RothbartEric Mayer - Sonoma's Biochar ProducerIn this episode of Sonoma Voices, host Nada Rothbart interviews Eric Mayer, a biochar producer in Sonoma. Eric shares his background and how he got involved in making biochar, an agricultural product made from woody material that is turned into charcoal and mixed back into the soil. He explains the process of making biochar and its benefits for carbon capture and soil health. Eric discusses his clients, including vineyards, and how biochar is an alternative to burning vineyards. He also shares his love for Sonoma and the strong sense of community in the area.Podcast Takeaways...
2024-03-1725 min
Talking Trees with Davey TreeWhy Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the LandscapeDr. Chris Fields-Johnson, technical advisor with the Davey Institute, talks about the many uses and benefits of biochar and how it can be used in the landscape. In this episode we cover: What is biochar? (0:40)What does biochar do to the soil? (1:35)What does biochar look like? (3:57)How is biochar made? (5:11)How would biochar be used in tree plantings? (6:37)Is biochar a new product? (8:51)How is biochar packaged? (11:25)How would a home gardener use it? (12:06)Chris' background with biochar (13:43)The many positives of biochar (17:59)To see what biochar looks like and how it ca...
2024-03-1420 min
ArticulateTHIS!Turning Carbon into Gold: The Biochar RevolutionExploring the Science, Journey, and Future of Biochar for a Greener Planet
Summary Sofie Dejaegher, co-founder of Biosorra, discusses her early life and interest in bioscience, engineering, and sustainability. She shares her diverse career in food and agriculture and how it shaped her understanding of sustainability and led her towards carbon capture technologies. Sofie explains the significance of biochar in addressing climate change and its unique benefits. She delves into the production process of biochar, its history, and its evolution into a modern climate solution. Sofie also discusses the journey of Biosorra, challenges faced, and the expansion to Kenya...
2024-02-1630 min
Sustainable WinegrowingBiochar Production on a Commercial ScaleAdding biochar as a soil amendment creates an ideal habitat for beneficial microorganisms. Sitos Group CEO and Co-founder Mayo Ryan and PR, Marketing, and Communications Manager Jessica Bronner explain how biochar amendments improve disease resistance, plant health, pest resistance, water retention, and drought mitigation. The team explains three different ways to make biochar and why they have chosen to use the slow pyrolysis method to ultimately produce biochar for different soil types. Resources: REGISTER: February 16, 2024 Biochar in the Vineyard 56: Conservation Burning and Biochar 106: What? Bury Charcoal in the Vineyard? 167: Use Biochar to Combat Climate Change Burn: Igniting a...
2024-02-0125 min
Doomer OptimismDO 181 - The Weird Wild Wonderful World of Biochar with Tom Miles, Kelpie Wilson, Myles Gray, and Josh KearnsThe Weird Wild Wonderful World of Biochar – with Tom Miles, Kelpie Wilson, Myles Gray, and Josh
What is biochar and why should we care about it? A roundtable discussion with veterans of the biochar world.
Tom Miles – TR Miles Consultants (ag and bioenergy) and US Biochar Initiative
Kelpie Wilson – Wilson Biochar
Myles Gray – US Biochar Initiative
Josh Kearns – A Field Guide to Biochar Water Treatment
Interest in biochar – “charcoal, with a purpose” – has been growing for 20 years. Biochar can enhance garden...
2023-10-3158 min
Carbon Removal NewsroomNew Science Says Biochar is Very PermanentIn our guest’s corner of the geoscience field, inertinites are well-known to be stable forms of carbon. So Hamed Sanei was surprised to learn that there was significant debate over the stability of CO2 storage in biochar, which is an inertinite. In his view, the science of that question has been settled for a long time, and the answer is clear: biochar is durable carbon removal.
Biochar represented 92% of permanent carbon removal sales in the first part of 2023.
It is technologically ready and accessible by a larger share of businesses and populations than other ‘perman...
2023-10-2429 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 17: Biochar Benefits and Purple Plant ButtsIn this week's episode, the Flora Fellas are joined by a surprise guest and new member of the Take It or Leaf It recording team - whether they like it or not! Then the pair discuss biochar (what is it?), as well as its possible benefits for your plants and potential for preventing plants from absorbing heavy metals in the soil. Finally, Ethan brings us some more hilarious customer encounters and a story about his...purpleanus? Enjoy!Extra resources are linked below. As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:
2023-09-1340 minbestoncompany 3Speak PodcastTips On How To Benefit From Biochar Production Equipmenthttps://3speak.tv/watch?v=bestoncompany/rqrwkwlo Biochar is among the more popular materials used today in relation to providing fuel for specific machines. Biochar is additionally viewed as a kind of charcoal, material that may combust in their solid form. This is constructed from pyrolysis machines and plans that are designed to convert and great number of different materials in to these burnable fuels. Regardless if you are using charcoal, or among the biofuels that can be another byproduct on this process, you might be simply creating this using waste matter that happen to be at your...
2023-08-1200 min
ATTRA - Voices from the FieldBiochar and NCAT’s SIFT FarmIn this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Andrew Coggins and John Wallace talk about biochar and NCAT’s use of biochar in its Small-Scale Intensive Farm Training (SIFT) program. John runs NCAT’s SIFT farm at the nonprofit’s headquarters in Butte, Montana.SIFT does sustainable agriculture trials at the farm, including some that have focusedon biochar. John and Andrew talk about renewed interest in biochar as a meansof sequestering carbon and as a soil amendment and even a possible soil enhancement. Related ATTRA Resource...
2023-07-2628 min
In Search of SoilThe Science of Biochar with Dr. Kurt Spokas - ISOS S2 #8In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’re talking to soil scientist Dr. Kurt Spokas of the United States Department of Agriculture to walk us through what biochar is, what it can potentially do, and what its limitations are when it comes to applying it to agricultural production. Dr. Kurt Spokas is a soil scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture who has dedicated years of research on the impact of farming practices on the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and other greenhouse gases, including transport and surface exchange of greenhouse gases. His areas of in...
2023-07-151h 12
Scaling Climate TechOlivier Reinaud (NetZero): extracting carbon from plants with biocharOlivier Reinaud is Co-Founder & Managing Director at NetZero, a startup bringing carbon removal at scale in the tropics with biochar.Launched in 2021 with a diverse founding team, including the climatologist Jean Jouzel (IPCC vice chair), NetZero has rapidly demonstrated its technology in Cameroon and Brazil and has been selected in the prestigious Musk Foundation’s X Prize for Carbon Removal. With $12M raised recently to scale up operations, Net Zero aims to remove 2 million tons of CO2 with biochar by 2030 with a mutually beneficial partnership between all biochar stakeholders:Agricultural cooperatives get to valorize cu...
2023-07-021h 05bestongroup 3Speak PodcastA Biochar Production Machine Might Help Reduce Green House Gas Emission from Decomposing Biomasshttps://3speak.tv/watch?v=bestongroup/lkajojnp The thermal decomposition of biomass in the absence of oxygen makes a fine grained residue that has a high carbon content which happens to be called biochar. It is basically a type of charcoal that is wonderful for certain applications. The production process also gives other solid, liquid and gas products. The biochar equipment for sale is a good option.
When biomass decomposes naturally in the presence of air, it produces a lot of fractional co2 and methane, which vitiate the climate. Biochar is a kind of carbon that...
2023-06-0100 min
In Search of SoilBiochar with Francesco Tortorici - ISOS S2 #1In this episode of In Search of Soil, we have biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici to fill in those knowledge gaps and encourage you to push forward with being a responsible citizen scientist. Francesco Tortorici is an engineer by trade, and since 2014, he has worked with the Port Townsend designing and building biochar filters that remove heavy metals from stormwater runoffs. He and his wife Joan founded Olympic Biochar in 2015 to promote biochar and its benefits and provide good, locally-made biochar. Learn about Francesco Tortorici - https://www.olympicbiochar.com/ ...
2023-05-271h 37
Arriba el VerdeBiochar: enfriando el mundo con fuego, con Javier FernándezHoy hablo de biochar con Javier Fernández. Además de ser ingeniero con un máster en Agricultura Ecológica, Javier es un apasionado y estudioso de la fascinante vida minúscula que impulsa y es la base de la fertilidad de los suelos. En Carbón Vivo, la empresa de la que es socio fundador, Javier diseña, desarrolla y asesora sobre sistemas agro-ganaderos circulares y sobre cómo revalorizar la biomasa gracias a sus amplios conocimientos sobre técnicas de compostaje, agricultura regenerativa y los microorganismos edáficos beneficiosos.
Algunas de las preguntas que le hago a...
2023-05-2456 min
Choses à Savoir TECH VERTEPourquoi le « biochar » est-il si prisé ?Peut-être avez-vous déjà entendu parler du biochar, ce composé naturel utilisé dans les vignes, les forêts et les grandes cultures, et dont les nombreuses vertus font le bonheur les connaisseurs. En fait, le biochar, du charbon végétal en somme, agit comme une éponge en absorbant l'eau et les nutriments. Son efficacité dépend du type de sol sur lequel il est appliqué, mais il peut redonner vie aux plus abîmés en améliorant leur fertilité grâce à l'aération et au développement d’une microbienne, réduisant ainsi de recourir aux engrais.L’un des...
2023-04-2302 min
In Search of SoilBiochar With Kelpie Wilson - ISOS S1 #4In this episode of In Search of Soil, we’ll be learning information about biochar straight from a biochar expert, Kelpie Wilson. There are as many soil amendments out there as there is soil. Some of them are well-known and widely accepted, while others are a little bit more controversial because of the amount and quality of information readily available. One such amendment is biochar. With the amount of contradicting information available about biochar, it’s understandable to have some confusion about what it is, how it’s used, and whether or not it’s actually...
2023-03-1159 min
Climate Talks by Porto ProtocolBiochar as a Mitigation Tool?This Climate Talk was hosted by Mimi Casteel from Hope Well Wine with Claudia Kammann from Hochschule Geisenheim University, Hans-Peter Schmidt from Ithaka Institute and Antoine Lespès from Domaine LAFAGE as guest speakers.
INTRODUCTION
In the ever-expanding ocean of sustainability technologies, you have undoubtedly heard the term biochar. Once relegated to fringe-conversations, biochar has now gained a strong foothold in mainstream academic and applied research, and its use is being studied for everything from climate change mitigation to restoration of soil carbon stores, recovery of soil structure, nutrient cycles and function, soil remediation and detoxification...
2023-03-031h 01
Sustainable WinegrowingUse Biochar to Combat Climate ChangeWood burns twice. The first burn takes wood to charcoal. The second phase takes charcoal to ash. Unless you remove oxygen. Josiah Hunt, Founder and CEO of Pacific Biochar Befit Corporation explains that Biochar is made at a high temperature in an oxygen-limited environment. Organic waste is taken through the first burn phase and by limiting the oxygen, remains charcoal. The final product is buried in the soil where it improves water retention and fertility. And you can do this at your own ranch. Listen in to hear Josiah's tips on how to make and incorporate Biochar into your...
2023-02-0231 min
Buying Local Glens FallsEpisode 9: Ray Apy (Saratoga Biochar Solutions)In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Ray Apy, the CEO of Saratoga Biochar Solutions! The organization is hoping to open a facility that can process biosolids and turn them into clean fertilizer, but they've encountered some problems along the way... Find out what their goal is and how their process works in this informative episode!
A GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa...
2022-12-1442 min
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 19: Ray Apy (Saratoga Biochar Solutions)In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Ray Apy, the CEO of Saratoga Biochar Solutions! The organization is hoping to open a facility that can process biosolids and turn them into clean fertilizer, but they've encountered some problems along the way... Find out what their goal is and how their process works in this informative episode!
A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa...
2022-12-1442 min
The Poor Prole’s AlmanacA Biochar Future with the International Biochar InitiativeIn this episode, we're joined by Kathleen Draper, the Board Chair of the International Biochar Initiative. We chat about the past 3 decades of biochar research, its limitations, and its potential. While biochar gets most of its attention around building soil, it has a number of other potential uses which should be getting just as much attention as its role in some soils. Tune in to learn about some of the many research projects going on across the globe around biochar!
Kathleen Draper is the co-author of BURN: Using Fire to Cool the Earth & is the B...
2022-11-0737 minThe Poor Prole’s AlmanacExploring the Potential and Pitfalls of Biochar for Soil AmendmentThis episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" centers on biochar, a soil amendment with purported benefits but also potential risks. Hosts Elliot and Andy, along with guest host Matt, discuss what biochar is, how it differs from charcoal, its potential applications, and the complexities of using it effectively.
What is Biochar and How is it Made?
Biochar is a type of charcoal produced by heating biomass in the absence of oxygen to high temperatures (600-950°F). This process, known as pyrolysis, breaks the bonds in the biomass and creates a porous material with a high surface a...
2022-10-3130 min
Reversing Climate ChangeS3E25: Make Your Own Biochar!—w/ Lottie Hawkins & Connor Lascelles, Cofounders of Earthly BiocharThere are few ways for individuals to participate in carbon removal. Typically, carbon removal is something that someone else does that you pay for.But what if there was a way for you to practice carbon removal in your own backyard with biochar?Connor Lascelles and Lottie Hawkins are the Cofounders of Earthly Biochar, a company that manufactures consumer-accessible biochar kilns.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Connor and Lottie join Ross and cohost Jada Dormaier, Supply Account Manager at Nori, to explain what differentiates biochar from charcoal and other soil amendments...
2022-10-0454 min
The No-Till Flowers PodcastBreaking Down What Biochar Is and Why We Should Make It with Dr. Catherine BrewerHost Jennie Love sits down with Dr. Catherine Brewer of New Mexico State University. Dr. Brewer (Catie) is a chemical and materials engineer who has devoted a good portion of her professional scientific career to studying biochar, particularly as it relates to processing agricultural waste to create a valuable farm input. Biochar is a "fine-grained charcoal high in organic carbon and largely resistant to decomposition...produced from pyrolysis (burning) of plant and waste feedstocks" (Source IBI Website). It's been used for centuries as a soil amendment, particularly in the Amazon and when other indigenous peoples around the wor...
2022-03-181h 44The No-Till Flowers PodcastBreaking Down What Biochar Is and Why We Should Make It with Dr. Catherine BrewerHost Jennie Love sits down with Dr. Catherine Brewer of New Mexico State University. Dr. Brewer (Catie) is a chemical and materials engineer who has devoted a good portion of her professional scientific career to studying biochar, particularly as it relates to processing agricultural waste to create a valuable farm input. Biochar is a "fine-grained charcoal high in organic carbon and largely resistant to decomposition...produced from pyrolysis (burning) of plant and waste feedstocks" (Source IBI Website). It's been used for centuries as a soil amendment, particularly in the Amazon and when other indigenous peoples around the wor...
2022-03-181h 44
North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsPhosphorus Removal is a Hot Topic for Farmers. What Can Biochar do for Regenerative Agriculture?Gary Walker, founder of GAPS Ontario, joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the benefits of using biochar to remove phosphorus. GAPS Ontario bridges the gap between technology and clean water. GAPS provides a variety of services including water water treatment, phosphorus capture & recovery, and even golf course solutions.Biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially-produced charcoal with unique properties originally used as a soil amendment. Simply put, biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially-produced charcoal originally used as a soil amendment. Scientists theorize biochar was first used in the Amazon Basin thousands of years ago where extensive regions of dark...
2021-08-2140 min
Green Team Academy109: Biochar Building Community, Tony C. SaladinoWhat is biochar? How can you use it? Should you make it yourself? How can it build community? Find out in my interview with Charmaster, Tony C. Saladino. Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts - Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify Tony C. Saladino is a Charmaster, Biochar Educator, Founder and Guide for ECO-Tours of Wisconsin, Inc. As a participant in the 2020 International Climate Challenge, he met his goal of creating his weight in char and turning that into over half a ton of biochar, enough to enrich a dozen 4X10 foot beds to a...
2021-02-0654 min
From Oil to Soil: the shift, "a podcast that plants trees!"Episode 2 - The Beauty of Biochar: Enriching Soils, Reclaiming Carbon As our acclaimed interviewee and founder of the US Biochar Initiative, Gloria Flora puts it, "Biochar is basically charcoal, biomass that is not so much burned, but baked."
So What Exactly is Biochar?
In the Project Drawdown solution of Biochar Production, "Biomass slowly baked in the absence of oxygen becomes biochar, retaining most of the feedstock’s carbon. It can be buried for sequestration and potentially enrich soil. Biomass slowly baked in the absence of oxygen becomes biochar, retaining most of the feedstock’s carbon. It can be buried for sequestration and potentially enrich soil. The output is t...
2021-01-1726 min
Roots and All - Gardening PodcastEpisode 117: Biochar with Lottie & Connor of Earthly BiocharThis interview features two guests instead of the usual one and those guests are Lottie and Connor, founders of Earthly Biochar. Maybe you already use Biochar in the garden, maybe you've heard of it but aren't quite sure what it does or how it works, or maybe you're completely new to it as a concept. In any case, I'm sure you'll learn such a lot from this interview. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Spiders and their Webs What we talk about: The origins of Earthly Biochar What is biochar
2020-11-2333 min
Orchard PeopleBiochar and Fruit Trees with Mark and Laurie MannIn recent years, there has been a lot of talk about how biochar can help boost the carbon levels in your soil. But what is biochar and how is it made? How is biochar different than other types of soil amendments? And is it effective when it comes to to growing fruit trees and perennial plants? That's what we learn in this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast with guests Mark and Laurie Mann of the American Biochar Company. This month's recommended resource was VITAL Blend Soil Amendment, a granular blend of activated BioChar a...
2020-05-1943 min
Food SlainBiochar : Interview w/Michael WittmanThis is the Season Finale and in this episode, I'm interviewing the Char-Man of the Board of Blue Sky Biochar, Michael Wittman.
He shares SO much information in this interview on everything from his background, growing up in the Bronx, NY and his first experiences with Grandmother growing food, to explaining in depth what biochar is, how it works to regenerate soil and how to create living soil.
It's worth the full hour listen, but no matter whether you're a "backyard gardener" or a full on crop grower of hemp, you'll get a...
2020-05-081h 24
Permaculture for the FutureBiochar for Healthy Soil and Carbon SequestrationEpisode Highlights:Different uses and application of biocharHow biochar becomes a water, mineral, and nutrient reservoir for plantsHow humans has been using biochar for herbal medicineThe importance of biochar in the Amazon and other places in the world through timeHow industrialization has affected how we use biocharDifferent ways people can do to make biocharAbout Michael WittmanMichael Wittman, Char-man of the Board of Blue Sky Biochar, has long been an environmental activist for an ever-growing number of national grassroots movements. He brings to bear a lifetime of experience in alternative...
2020-02-271h 00
Sustainable WinegrowingConservation Burning and BiocharConservation burning is a way of dramatically reducing greenhouse gasses and particulate releases from burning woody material like old grapevines. Biochar is a soil amendment that can hold water and nutrients in the soil for slow release to the plants. Raymond Baltar, Director of the Sonoma Biochar Initiative; Director of the California Biochar Association and Biochar Project Manager at Sonoma Ecology Center explains how to execute a conservation burn and make biochar to reduce smoke and capture carbon. References: "Biochar increases vineyard productivity without affecting grape quality: Results from a four years field experiment in Tuscany" | Sch...
2019-03-2153 min
Conservation TodayBiochar -- What is it, What good is it, and How is it made. Described by Scott McKain from UBETBiochar is the topic of this week's conversation with Scott McKain, from the Umpqua Basin Education Team (UBET). Scott discusses the chemistry of biochar, and why it is so good for soils. We also talk about the Amazon indians use of biochar, which is still evident 3,000 years later. Scott describes how biochar can be made locally, including how you can make some in your back yard, and the best techniques for applying it to your garden. We discuss how some timber industry mills distribute biochar, and the UBET attempt to convert logging slash piles to biochar on the Umpqua National...
2018-09-0658 minPodcasts – Root Simple027 Michael Wittman on Biochar
My guest on episode 27 of the Root Simple Podcast is Michael Wittman, CEO of Blue Sky Biochar. We discuss:
What is biochar?
How is it made?
Can you make it at home?
Biochar and heavy metals
How it improves soil texture
History of biochar
Biochar and pH
How to use biochar
Using biochar in compost to reduce pH
How commercial biochar is made
The Biochar Journal
Biochar in animal husbandry
The Biochar Revolution
Blue Sky Biochar Facebook Page
I mention an article from the Washington State University, Biochar: A Home Gardener’s Primer
And thanks to...
2014-12-0300 min
Root Simple Podcast027 Michael Wittman on Biochar
My guest on episode 27 of the Root Simple Podcast is Michael Wittman, CEO of Blue Sky Biochar. We discuss:
What is biochar?
How is it made?
Can you make it at home?
Biochar and heavy metals
How it improves soil texture
History of biochar
Biochar and pH
How to use biochar
Using biochar in compost to reduce pH
How commercial biochar is made
The Biochar Journal
Biochar in animal husbandry
The Biochar Revolution
Blue Sky Biochar Facebook Page
I mention an article from the Washington State University, Biochar: A Home Gardener’s Primer
And thanks to...
2014-12-0300 min