Cameron Smith has been making biochar since hearing Albert Bates speak on it in 2012. He has made biochar in kilns, retorts, TLUDs, bathtubs and old cake tins. He lives on a small farm in Pukekohe New Zealand. I’ve added … Continue reading
There is plenty of biochar history here, coming from way up north. This looks like exciting progress, focusing on major new plans. … Continue reading
This months ANZBIG newsletter profiles Southland Carbon. … Continue reading
https://www.odt.co.nz/southland/the-ensign/new-business-keeping-tradition-alive … Continue reading
John Wraight provided a news report on a similar event back in the January ABE newsletter. Please share the news. The organisers have provided details on the event which I have also shared in the BNNZ calendar. … Continue reading
Dale Redpath provides the following report from Opotiki. “In late June I had some help from Sven Carlsson (a local reporter) to make a video about making farm-scale biochar, because I’ve taught some workshops previously but decided a video was … Continue reading
Cam treats us to an update on the condition of his bath You can find other bath-time stories here … Continue reading
Report below Co/ Stuff & Marlborough Express ( https://www.stuff.co.nz/climate-change/350187762/winery-waste-problem-zero-carbon-opportunity ) “The Green Circle, a Blenheim startup company, and Yealands Wine are piloting a method to convert grape waste into 80% pure carbon. The resulting product, biochar, held up to four … Continue reading
https://events.humanitix.com/climate-action-week-marlborough-2024 Yealands Wine Group and Green Circle will showcase new pyrolysis equipment at the Climate Action Week Marlborough on 20 February. “Immersion Experience: Yealands Estate Winery, Seddon and their journey to Climate Positive including a showcase of The Green Circle bio-char … Continue reading