“What is needed in this 21st century of ours, clearly, are solutions that deal with several of our major problems at once.”
Tim Flannery 2007
Terra Preta were privileged to present at the ANZBC Biochar Conference in Murwillumbah. If you missed the Biochar conference you can still view the slides from our presentation.
Beyond recycling
Cascading Biochar Systems
- growing the economy from the ground up
- transforming unloved biomass permanently
- effective carbon sequestration
- simultaneous production of chars and availability of renewable thermal energy
- healthy living, proactive fire risk reduction, insulation, clean air and water, averting hazards, pollution and waste
Growing the economy from ground up
Example site – Ökoregion Kaindorf, Austria
- Since 2007, the Eco-Region is a voluntary association of 6 rural village communities working together with one shared vision:
“ To become Carbon Neutral by 2020,
in our lifetime “. - Fostering an eco-friendly circular economy: Sustainability and economic viability do not exclude each other.
- https://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at
Cascading values
simultaneous optimisation of growth & profitability
- Aquaculture- Aquaponics- Bedding- Biogas- Carbon capture- Construction- Dairy- Drainage- Ecosystem health- Effluent mop- Filters- Garden- Horticulture- Hydroponics- Insulation- Landscaping- Mine rehabilitation- Odour reduction- Packaging-Poultry & Pork Restoration management- Sanitation- Thermal energy- Urine Sponge- Viticulture- Water & Waste Management- Weeds to values …
- https://www.biochar-journal.org/en/ct/85-The-Biochar-Displacement-Strategy
- http://www.ithaka-journal.net/55-uses-of-bc
14 fruit from just 2 “Cundall’s Beauty” plants
Yes Opa, our Biochar worked well again!
