Clean Maine Carbon (CMC), based in Greenville, Maine, has issued its first biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) on the Puro.earth registry. This marks a significant milestone for the company, which repurposes locally sourced, low-value woody biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More into premium biochar. Biochar is a carbon-rich material that sequesters carbon while enhancing soil health, improving water retention, and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

Flowcarbon, a carbon finance leader, partnered with CMC as its carbon development partner, supporting the project through a rigorous verification process. This collaboration highlights the potential of biochar to address both environmental and agricultural challenges. Caroline Klatt, Flowcarbon Co-Founder, emphasized the importance of innovative solutions like biochar in scaling global decarbonization efforts.

The issuance places CMC among a select group of U.S. biochar projects approved for CORCs, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices and its role as a leader in the biochar industry. CMC President Patrick Jones emphasized the company’s dual mission of fostering economic opportunities in rural Maine while tackling climate change.

Looking ahead, CMC plans to expand its production to meet growing demand in sectors like agriculture, water filtration, and mine reclamation. The company is also exploring biochar’s applications in addressing PFAS contamination and other environmental challenges.

PRESS RELEASE: Clean Maine Carbon Issues Inaugural Biochar Carbon Credits With Flowcarbon as Carbon Developer via Puro.earth Platform