Milkywire, a sustainability impact company, has entered into an early agreement to purchase carbon dioxide removals from a new 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 project in Oti, Ghana. This initiative brings together Planboo and Carboneers, marking their first collaborative effort to leverage biochar technology for climate solutions. The project will focus on processing cacao waste 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, transforming agricultural byproducts into a valuable carbon-sequestering material.

This collaboration aims to establish a replicable model for high-quality carbon removal that also benefits local communities. Milkywire’s investment reflects its commitment to supporting climate resilience and income generation for those most susceptible to climate change impacts.

Carboneers contributes its expertise in project development and low-emission pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More technologies. Planboo complements this with its innovative digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system, MRVin™. This system incorporates a thermal IoT sensor, the Greenbox, which will be installed on each kiln to monitor the pyrolysis process in real-time. When combined with Carboneers’ methane emission testing system, MRVin™ will provide comprehensive insights into emissions and biochar quality at the batch level, ensuring transparency and integrity.

The project will also implement a specialized production protocol for cacao biomass waste and introduce a novel closed-chamber kiln, developed through Carboneers’ research into exhaust gas measurements. Beyond the direct carbon removal benefits, Planboo and Carboneers aspire to set new standards for accountable, inclusive, and traceable artisanal biochar CDR activities within the sector.