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How to sustainably source biomass in the US⬇️🗑️ The use of biomass is often assumed to have net-zero carbon emissions since plants sequester carbon as they grow. However, such assumptions overlook sacrificed land carbon sequestration, the time it takes for plants and trees to regenerate, and the emissions associated with growing crops and refining biomass to create products. To be truly carbon-negative and sustainable, biomass carbon removal should abide by the principles of sourcing in the carousel above. (These principles are tailored to the U.S., but other countries or regions can and should develop their own.) Swipe to see the principles👇 Click to learn more ➡ https://bit.ly/42fWnec #biomass #carbonemissions #netzero #sustainability #carbon #carbonsequestration #trees #forests

Bauder has started the journey of revolutionising our PIR Insulation 🌍   Introducing BauderECO FF, a rigid PIR insulation manufactured from 80% biomass balanced raw materials for a sustainable future, without compromising quality and performance.   The insulation has low embodied carbon compared to standard PIR production that uses 100% raw material from conventional fossil fuels derivatives based on the biomass balance approach.   Learn more about BauderECO FF Insulation 👉 https://bit.ly/3uXvTSs #sustainability #biomass #insulation

It was great to contribute to the California Biomass Workshop last week and thanks Andy Miller for highlighting our meta-analysis on 'Best use of Biomass for California' - if we are concerned about avoiding air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions - then burning of biomass, even in prescribed and controlled burns - is not a recommended practice. As we find ourselves at a climate change tipping point, we need to look forwards for new innovative and transformational solutions to enable socio-ecological systems for the future- they may not look like those of the past. Ancient practices using fire to generate resilient forest landscapes need to be transformed into the drivers for a future bioeconomy, where sustainable energy and products can utilize this precious resource - biomass- is way too important to be burned in any future sustainable landscape and society - particularly a progressive place like California

From fossil to future! BASF introduces the Biomass Balance Approach, paving the way for sustainable production. Find out how to incorporate certified sustainable biomass seamlessly into existing processes, contributing to a more eco-friendly industry. Learn more about the Biomass Balance Approach! https://bit.ly/41E4Ya5 #SustainableProduction #BASFInnovation

There is often confusion between different carbon removal projects due to their similar names. This can create a gap in understanding. To clarify, here are the differences between BCR (Biochar) and BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage): 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 (𝗕𝗖𝗥) is a stable, carbon-rich material produced by the pyrolysis of biomass, primarily used for soil improvement and carbon sequestration. 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 (𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗖𝗦) combines biomass energy production with carbon capture and storage, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by capturing CO2 from biomass combustion and storing it underground. #bcr #biochar #removal #beccs #climatechange #climate #carbonoffeting #carbonproject #vcm #carbonmarket #sustainability #environment #climate Neufin

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A Practical Guide to Sustainable Biomass Sourcing for Carbon Removal

🌿How is #biomass currently used in the #EU, and how can we manage it sustainably? 🌍   The #EuropeanUnion and its Member States are increasingly focusing on biomass and how it can support the transition towards a #sustainable, climate-neutral economy. In an interview with one of our #EEA experts, Katarzyna Kowalczewska, we dive deeper into the topic and explain why its use requires attention from policymakers.   Check out the interview here and our report on biomass: https://lnkd.in/d-2ziVdq #EEAInterview

Sharing a little more about Loamist's why today. Here is a great recent paper by Caspar Donnison and Gail Taylor as well as Peter Freer-Smith, Jack H. Bailey-Bale. "Delivering the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions required to meet the Paris Agreement targets requires a shift to low-carbon energy sources across all economic sectors (IPCC, 2018, 2023). Biomass will be key to this transition, owing to its versatility in substituting for fossil fuels across multiple energy vectors and the potential to generative “negative emissions,” such as through biochar, or when used with carbon capture and storage (BECCS; IPCC, 2021)." Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gGJfihRC The below graphic from the paper shows emissions from different uses of biomass. Uncontrolled wildfires are really, really bad! And when used appropriately, biomass is net very beneficial.

Efforts to turn biomass waste into biofuels is helping restore nature's carbon balance by creating a closed-loop system and thereby maintaining atmospheric carbon levels