Conversion of human excreta to energy and biochar Purpose of the project is to use low-cost pyrolysis reactors to convert human waste into biochar, which can be used as a replacement for wood charcoal or chemical fertilizers.
re:char develops and deploys small biochar production factories in the developing world.
The re:char concept: re:char empowers subsistence farmers in the developing world to enhance their crop yields and supplement their income while trapping atmospheric carbon and enriching depleted soils!
Climate Kiln: re:char’s Climate Kiln is a small pyrolysis system capable of generating biochar or fuel charcoal.
Pyrolysis: Re:char is focused on adapting the time-tested pyrolysis process for low-cost, carbon-negative conversion of biomass into value-added products. Agricultural wastes represent the ideal feedstock for biomass pyrolysis, as they are both abundant and often carry zero or negative value.
Designer Biochar: re:char’s biochar blends have increased nutrient/cation availability and water-retention ability making them ideal for use in agricultural soils. Please contact us for additional information.
The re:char team makes up the core of our technology development and research staff.
re:char Fellows: re:char fellows support our efforts through blogging, outreach and action. Our fellows are researchers, authors and students at the forefront of the biochar and pyrolysis revolution, and are crucial for raising awareness of both our technologies and the biochar concept.
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Product design and engineeringSpecific to one or several countriesResource recovery Renewable energies and climate change (WG3)OtherBill & Melinda Gates FoundationEnergy: fuel (liquid or solid)Local NGO
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