Poultry and biochar Biochar’s ability to absorb moisture and organic material allow it to absorb harmful microbes that often thrive in crowded coops. Additionally, adding biochar to feed keeps chickens healthy by combatting ingested bacteria already in the chickens’ digestive system. Continue Reading
Municipal wastewater remediation using biochar An essential part of municipal wastewater plants is eliminating micropollutants in wastewater. This experiment, conducted at Swiss water plants, proved the effectiveness of powder-activated carbon (biochar) in absorbing and eliminating these harmful substances. Continue Reading
Impact of biochar on the coffee industry Biochar can be made from coffee residue such as parchment and mucilage and reduce the greenhouse gases released from these organic materials. Biochar can also be mixed with compost and provide a less acidic and more healthy soil to farmers. Continue Reading
Golf course turf management and biochar Biochar is gaining more and more attention from golf courses and groundkeepers! There are multiple links in this article that you can follow to see how biochar is helping create healthier courses. Continue Reading
Animal manure and biochar. Many farmers utilize liquid manure from livestock as part of their fertilization process, and biochar can help make it safer and more productive. Continue Reading