A new facility in Heber City, Utah, is bringing innovative 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 technology from Germany to tackle the growing problem of beetle-kill forests in the western United States. Led by CO2-Sync in partnership with German firm Carbo-FORCE, the project converts dead and waste wood into biochar—a carbon-rich, porous material with multiple environmental applications.

Biochar is produced by heating organic materials like wood in the absence of oxygen. This process captures carbon while creating a product that improves soil health, retains water, filters toxins, and even strengthens construction materials. The first machine, now operating on the Euclid Timber Frames property, was installed by Kip Apostol, a timber frame builder who sought a sustainable solution to wood waste generated by his high-tech milling equipment.

The facility uses advanced Carbo-FORCE technology, which delivers high carbon content and superior porosity—critical for environmental performance. Notably, this process is clean, smoke-free, and produces excess heat that can power surrounding buildings.

CO2-Sync has already attracted attention from agricultural users and entities like the U.S. Forest Service, golf courses, and mining companies. Looking ahead, the company plans to build 54 additional plants across the West, aiming to scale a model that addresses both environmental and economic needs.

With biochar gaining traction in local government climate strategies, this project exemplifies how regional wood waste can be transformed into a high-value, sustainable resource—supporting climate goals and forest health simultaneously.