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"We’re transforming the world by turning waste into value"
James Gaspard
The Future of Biochar
James Gaspard: The Pioneer
The ‘Carbon Cowboy’ founded Biochar Now in 2011
with the mission to transform waste wood into biochar,
a tool for capturing carbon, enriching soil, and cleaning water
His patented slow-pyrolysis technology produces high-quality biochar,
sequestering carbon for millennia
James leads the charge in scaling biochar’s impact globally
Vision to Victory
James’ mission was to repurpose dead trees on his property
that were devastated by pine beetles
He developed a slow-pyrolysis process
inspired by the terra preta soils in the Amazon
Biochar Now is the first to be approved by the EPA
Innovations include phosphorus removal from lakes
and soil remediation for Indigenous communities
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
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