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Solutions to environmental challenges using biochar
SoilCare provides biochar, its production technology and innovative concepts with positive impacts to economy and environment.
Biochar acts as a water and nutrient reservoir in the soil and growing media. In this way, the plants get both water and nutrients better. Water stays longer where it is most needed – in the plant’s root system. In addition, nitrogen and other nutrients bind to the soil along with biochar, and plants can use it more efficiently when needed. In this case, the transport of nutrients into the water bodies decreases, as does eutrophication and the growth of algae.
The use of biochar increases in bio-processes such as composting and biogas production because it enhances the activity of bacteria. When added to animal feed, biochar prevents diseases and improves animal well-being.
Using biochar also saves the climate, because biochar creates a permanent carbon sink. The use of biochar in gas and water filtration and in many high-tech applications such as batteries and fuel cells is increasing.
Profit improvements
Yield increase on farms and green houses
Heat generation from less valuable biomass
Circulation and savings in fertilizers
Savings in irrigation through water storage
Carbon Credit of Biochar an increasing asset
Manufacturing for own use and sales of BC to growing markets
Impact on global challenges
Permanent carbon storage
Savings of diminishing global water resources
More efficient food production along increasing drought
Savings in nutrients and fertilizers
More efficient biogas production