Living Ink ’s Post

😎 Biochar: an up-and-coming heavyweight in carbon credits. But why is it suddenly becoming so damn popular? For starters, it opens new pathways to a circular economy. What is biochar and how is it made? When organic plant matter (biomass) decays in a natural environment it releases stored CO₂. Turning biomass into biochar prevents the process of decay, creating permanent storage for CO₂. We do this by pyrolysis (heating the biomass at high temperatures in a low oxygen environment). The resulting biochar is nutrient-rich and so can be used as a fertiliser to improve soil health – and increase crop yields. Category Type 5 of the Oxford Offsetting Principles (carbon removal with long-lived storage) Evaluation 🧓 High durability with carbon being stored for 100+ years 🚮 High additionality by using waste biomass ⚖ High measurability as it’s possible to measure the carbon content of the biomass being used ‼ Some risk due to a lack of research into the negative environmental consequences of spreading biochar 😍 High co-benefits from using the end-product, i.e. biochar Example climate projects featured in Lune’s curated library: 🧻 Wakefield BioChar: manages waste products from a pulp and paper mill to store 2.9 tCO₂ per tonne of biochar for hundreds of years. 🥜 Pyrocal: uses waste from organic feedstock such as macadamia shells and used pine wood pallets to create high-quality biochar. Each ton of biochar is over 80% pure carbon and safely stores 2.9 tCO₂ for hundreds of years. Bonus fact: Did you know it’s also the only carbon removal you can use in cat litter 🙀 What’s the most intriguing use of biochar you’ve heard of so far? #CarbonOffsetting #Biochar #CircularEconomy #ESG #ClimateProjects

Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced by heating organic biomass in a low-oxygen environment. It can be sustainable for several reasons: Carbon Sequestration Biochar helps sequester carbon in the soil, reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and mitigating climate change. 2. Soil Improvement: It enhances soil fertility, water retention, and nutrient availability, promoting healthier plant growth and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. 3. Waste Utilization:Biochar can be made from various organic waste materials, such as agricultural residues and forestry byproducts, providing a way to utilize these materials rather than allowing them to decompose and release greenhouse gases 4. Energy Production: The production of biochar can be integrated with bioenergy processes, utilizing the heat generated during production for energy, creating a more efficient and sustainable system. 5. Water Quality: Biochar application in soils can help reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion, thereby improving water quality. 6. Long-Term Stability:Biochar has the potential to remain in the soil for an extended period, providing lasting benefits to soil health and carbon sequestration. 7.Circular Economy:By integrating biochar production into a circular economy model, where organic waste is used to create biochar, the process becomes more sustainable by minimizing waste and maximizing resource utilization. However, it's crucial to consider factors such as feedstock selection, production methods, and land-use impacts to ensure the sustainability of biochar systems. To prepare biochar, you can follow these general steps: 1.Select Biomass: source like wood chips, crop residues, or other organic matter. 2.Pyrolysis: Heat the biomass in a low-oxygen 3.Control Oxygen:Ensure limited oxygen during pyrolysis 4.Cooling Phase: After pyrolysis, allow the biochar to cool. 5.Store: Once cooled, store the biochar #biochar #organicfarming #naturalfarming #soilhealth #agricultureandfarming #soiltesting #climatechange #pollutioncontrol #environmentalsustainability #agriculture

Tiny green warriors, diligently scrubbing pollutants from water and air, leaving behind a cleaner, healthier environment. That's the magic of algae-based bioremediation, a sustainable and promising technology using microscopic algae to combat pollution. How do these green champions work? Photosynthesis Power: Algae, powered by sunlight, absorb and utilize dissolved nutrients and contaminants like nitrates, phosphates, and heavy metals. Natural Filters: Their rapid growth acts as a natural filter, removing harmful elements from water and air. Biomass Bounty: The harvested algae biomass can be repurposed into biofuels, fertilizers, or even food additives, minimizing waste and creating a circular economy. #algabioremediation #greencleanup #sustainability #ecofriendly #pollutionfighter #naturalfilter #futureofcleaning #cleanerfuture #watertreatment #airpollutioncontrol #wastewatercleanup #renewableenergy

𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰: 𝐀 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Rice straw, a prolific lignocellulosic waste material globally, comprises a staggering 731 million tons annually. Africa (20.9 million tons), Asia (667.6 million tons), and Europe (3.9 million) contribute to this abundance. The untapped potential is enormous—potentially yielding 730 billion liters of bioethanol yearly, the most significant from a single biomass feedstock. However, its underutilization poses ecological threats as soil accumulation deteriorates ecosystems, leading to waste disposal issues and air pollution from burning, impacting human health. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Rice straw is a composite of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Cellulose, crucial for bioethanol production, requires pretreatment due to its embedding in a lignin matrix. Traditional methods, like ammonia fiber explosion, prove economically infeasible. 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗔 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚀 Recent attention focuses on innovative methods like popping pretreatment. This process, a simpler version of water-impregnated steam explosion, uses a direct burner and rotary reactor. It offers distinct advantages—lower environmental impact and enhanced saccharification efficiency. This efficiency results from modifying the substrate to improve accessibility to enzymes. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: As we delve into cellulose enzyme-focused enzymatic saccharification, our study lays the groundwork for future research on xylanase and xylose fermentation. The synergistic action of xylanase and cellulase opens avenues for more sustainable and efficient bioethanol production. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙬, 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚, 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙞𝙤𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. 🌱🔄 #Bioethanol #RenewableEnergy #SustainableSolutions #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Biogas #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #RenewableFuture #biocngplant #biocngpump #paddy #ricestraw image source - Research Gate

April 13 - Today is Plant Appreciation Day and we want to celebrate the incredible versatility of nature, especially the rice plant! 🌿 #Rice is considered the world's number one food, but it also stands for sustainability and innovation. Even its hulls, usually considered waste, have enormous potential! ♻️💡 Hidden inside every rice hull is a true wonder of nature: #silicate. These hulls consist mainly of silicates and cutins, valuable raw materials with a wide range of potential applications. But until now, they have remained largely unexploited. Thanks to the 𝗣ö𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼-𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, rice hulls are converted into climate-friendly, renewable "green energy" in modern, highly efficient biomass power plants. The remaining rice hull ash contains about 90% silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is processed in the Pörner silicate plant to high quality bio-silicate. This sustainable innovation offers many advantages: ▶ Stable energy supply in rural areas and access to clean energy. ▶ Solving an environmental problem by avoiding landfills or polluting incineration of rice husks. ▶ Reduced carbon footprint by up to 70% compared to conventional production. ▶ Improve the quality and purity of bio-silicates, enabling new green products. Let's celebrate the rice plant as a symbol of sustainability and innovation! 🌍💚🌾 #wecreateproductivity #PlantAppreciationDay #Sustainability #Innovation

What is the bioeconomy? The bioeconomy refers to an economic system in which biomass - such as plants, animals and microorganisms, and their by-products - are used to produce a wide range of products, where waste from one process becomes a resource for another 1 . Building a world-class bioeconomy will transform our economy. By removing our dependence on fossil resources, there is the potential to create resource efficient, economically and environmentally sustainable solutions. These solutions will help to tackle global challenges and to create opportunities in the production of agri-foods, chemicals, materials, energy and fuel, as well as in health and the environment. Be the Next Savior One! #bioeconomy #economic #biomass #microorganisms #product #waste #fossil #environmental #sustainable #solution #fuel

Bella Biochar is scientifically proven superior in adsorption compared to Activated Carbon.

🌿Algae: The Unsung Hero of Wastewater Treatment 🌊 Did you know? Algae, often overlooked as mere pond scum, are revolutionizing wastewater treatment! At AgroMorph Technosolutions, we’re excited to highlight the incredible benefits of these green powerhouses. 🌿Natural Biofilters Algae are exceptional at absorbing nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from water, acting as natural biofilters. 🍃Oxygen Generators Through photosynthesis, algae produce oxygen, supporting beneficial bacteria that decompose organic matter in wastewater. This natural aeration process reduces the need for energy-intensive mechanical aeration, cutting costs and boosting efficiency. 🌍Carbon Absorbers Algae absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) as they grow, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Incorporating algae into wastewater treatment processes contributes to climate change mitigation efforts. 🔄Renewable Biofuel Source The biomass produced by algae can be harvested and converted into biofuels, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This innovative approach turns waste into a valuable resource, promoting a circular economy. 💸Cost-Effective Solutions Algal systems are cost-effective and require less maintenance compared to traditional methods. They are ideal for small and rural communities, offering practical and sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. At AgroMorph Technosolutions, we’re committed to harnessing the power of algae to recover, reuse and recycle wastes. Together, let’s delve deeper into their potential and utilize these green heroes in our fight against pollution! 💧♻️ #Sustainability #WastewaterTreatment #Algae #GreenTech #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction #WorldEnvironmentDay2024

Are you aware of what Biochar is, and how it can be beneficial to us?   Biochar, short for biological charcoal, is carbon rich biomass that has been heated in the near or total absence of oxygen, creating a stable form of carbon that resists decomposition and lasts for centuries.   One of many benefits of biochar is that it is able to remove CO2 form the atmosphere. Read the linked article to find out more about biochar and its many benefits.   Follow us for more info & visit www.co2bank.asia today and be part of the change!   *Credit RUETERS   #Reuters #CarbonBank #Biochar #SustainableSolutions #GreenFuture #SustainableFuture   Click the link below to read the full article: https://bit.ly/4cC79QD  

Do you know how much waste is generated worldwide from agriculture? Global agriculture production reached 9.6 billion tons in 2022, but an estimated 1.3 to 2.1 billion tons of produce grown becomes waste every year. This waste largely comprises crop residues from parts of plants that aren’t eaten, such as stems, branches and leaves. If the resulting waste biomass is improperly managed, such as being sent to landfill or incinerated, it can emit a significant amount of greenhouse gases, notably methane. Methane is 28 times more more potent than CO₂ at trapping heat in the atmosphere. However, this material has the potential to be a valuable resource. It can be: 🌱 reused to create a protective layer to reduce soil erosion  🍂 recycled and composted for fertilizer  🔋 recovered for low-carbon fossil fuel replacements At Geocycle, our team has the expertise to responsibly prepare this waste biomass and transform them into alternative resources. #AtoZofWaste #WasteBiomass #Recycling #RethinkingWaste