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"We’re transforming the world by turning waste into value"
James Gaspard
The Future of Biochar
James Gaspard: The Pioneer
Founder. Inventor. Climate Strategist.
James Gaspard founded Biochar Now in 2011 with a bold mission:
to transform low-value waste streams, from dead forests
to discarded textiles, into a climate solution with global reach.
Through his patented slow-pyrolysis technology,
he pioneered a system that produces high-quality biochar,
enabling permanent carbon removal
verified by science and backed by insurers.
Known as the ‘Carbon Cowboy,’ James leads the charge
in building scalable, verifiable climate infrastructure,
not just for carbon offsets, but for a better planet
Vision to Victory
James’s journey began on his 50-acre Colorado property,
where beetle-killed pines sparked a shift to biochar innovation.
What started as a mission to repurpose dead trees has grown into a broader vision:
Transforming all forms of organic waste into climate solutions.
Under his leadership, Biochar Now has expanded across industries:
• Regenerative agriculture
• Livestock health
• Clean water technologies
• Sustainable construction
• Textile waste upcycling
• Certified carbon credit platforms
In 2017 Biochar Now became the first Biochar Company to be approved by the EPA
His push for transparency and quality ensure biochar’s role in climate mitigation
Leaders Shaping the Biochar Industry
Collective Mission to Heal the Earth
Sequester billions of tons of CO2e while restoring ecosystems
Support education and transparency to empower informed climate action
Guide to Biochar and Carbon Credits