Discover the transformative potential of biochar, sparked by the remarkable Terra Preta phenomenon in the heart of the Amazon! 🌍 Produced through the process of pyrolysis, biochar emerges as a fertile, carbon-rich soil enhancer, alongside bio-oil and gas, offering versatile applications in agriculture and renewable energy.

 

Certification standards play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and sustainability of biochar across various sectors. From feed to consumer materials, the International Biochar Initiative (https://biochar-international.org/) sets the stage for rigorous standards, while the World Biochar Certificate (WBC) and European Biochar Certificate (EBC) (https://www.european-biochar.org/en/ct/2-EBC-and-WBC-guidelines-documents) establish international benchmarks for quality assurance and market development.

 

In Europe, the EBC holds particular significance, with Switzerland mandating its use in agriculture to mitigate risks and ensure scientific rigor. While voluntary, many European nations align their regulations with EBC standards, highlighting its importance in the region’s biochar trade.

 

But here’s where it gets exciting: biochar isn’t just great for soil—it’s a carbon-sequestering superhero!

 

C-sink certification evaluates biochar’s carbon sequestration potential, offering a pathway for tradable certificates in the carbon market. From biomass production to final application, every step is meticulously assessed to quantify its environmental impact.

 

In the voluntary carbon market;

 

VERRA’s VM0044 methodology stresses technology type and specific criteria for biochar production facilities. Highlights of the applicability criteria of the methodology are; new biochar production facilities must source waste biomass, produce biochar, and ensure its use in eligible soil or non-soil applications.

 

Exciting updates are on the horizon with VERRA’s new version of the methodology set to be announced this year!

 

To discover and unleash the carbon potential of your biochar projects, reach out to Mundo Verde Climate!

 

Stay tuned for updates 🌿