I’m fascinated by the biochar process, but wonder about the adage that we need to stop burning things. How much is the burn process releasing carbon and pollutants. Are the pfas and other chemicals released into the air in the process or are they destroyed? That said do you know if this product is something that could be mixed into garde…
I’m fascinated by the biochar process, but wonder about the adage that we need to stop burning things. How much is the burn process releasing carbon and pollutants. Are the pfas and other chemicals released into the air in the process or are they destroyed? That said do you know if this product is something that could be mixed into garden soil to condition it? I would love to use something like this in my garden, if it was safe.
I went to a permaculture meetup about making your own biochar for use in the garden. As I remember (it's been a while), as long as it is 'clean,' and used in the right proportions, it's supposed to be beneficial.
I’m fascinated by the biochar process, but wonder about the adage that we need to stop burning things. How much is the burn process releasing carbon and pollutants. Are the pfas and other chemicals released into the air in the process or are they destroyed? That said do you know if this product is something that could be mixed into garden soil to condition it? I would love to use something like this in my garden, if it was safe.
I went to a permaculture meetup about making your own biochar for use in the garden. As I remember (it's been a while), as long as it is 'clean,' and used in the right proportions, it's supposed to be beneficial.
Biochar company in Maine:
https://www.standardbiocarbon.com/home?gclid=Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb6-mEBupTHp4LmV4DfhGrOOdQ3TebEec3eFFQgDVUgDJWH-S5Shxp_waAs4oEALw_wcB
Not all biochars are equal, apparently, and some would not be good for gardening:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389421015764#:~:text=Biochar%20has%20various%20potential%20environmental,soil%2C%20water%2C%20and%20atmosphere.&text=Feedstocks%2C%20production%20process%2C%20and%20application%20affect%20the%20ecotoxicity%20of%20biochar.&text=The%20harmful%20components%20in%20biochar%20have%20potential%20environmental%20risks.
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