In 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 applications in soil amendment, carbon sequestration, and biogas production.
• 85% of global carbon sequestration comes from biochar.
• Investment in biochar-based businesses is critically low at 1%.
• Biochar can improve the efficiency of anaerobic digesters.

• Biochar can be used in wastewater treatment to absorb pollutants.
• The biochar industry faces challenges in perception and market acceptance.
• Future applications of biochar include construction and environmental remediation.
• Carbogenics aims to expand its operations in the US and tackle environmental issues.

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