Patrick Sherren & Michael Zock: Forestry, Stormwater, and Innovation at Metzler Biochar

Meghan K. Lees converses with biochar pioneers Pat Sherren and Mike Zock, discussing their experiences, the science of biochar, and its role in stormwater management and sustainability. They highlight Metzler Forest Products’ innovative offerings, such as Char 21, and the collaborative efforts driving biochar’s impact across various sectors.

March 4, 2025

1–2 minutes

In this conversation, Meghan K. Lees engages with Pat Sherren and Mike Zock, innovators in the 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 industry, to explore their journeys, the science behind biochar, and its applications in stormwater management and environmental sustainability. They discuss the innovative products developed by Metzler Forest Products, including Char 21, and the collaborative efforts in biochar development. The conversation emphasizes the importance of innovation in addressing environmental challenges and the potential of biochar to make a significant impact across various industries.

About the Guest

Metzler Forest Products: https://www.metzlerforestproducts.com/
Metzler Biochar https://www.metzlerbiochar.com/
HalenHardy https://www.halenhardy.com/
Char-21 SW https://www.halenhardy.com/shop/product/stormtration-char21-heavy-metal-stormwater-filter-sock/
Patrick Sherren, Metzler Forest Products Director – New Products https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-sherren-8bb796186/
Shawn Grushecky, PhD, West Virginia University, Energy Land Management https://www.davis.wvu.edu/faculty-staff/directory/shawn-grushecky
MASBio https://masbio.wvu.edu/

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One response to “Patrick Sherren & Michael Zock: Forestry, Stormwater, and Innovation at Metzler Biochar”

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March 5, 2025 at 2:02 am

Wow! What a great show and what excellent subjects for a well-organized interview! The comments made by Mike Zock and Pat Sherren provide great guidance for those of us trying to make a success of biochar. We identified early on that a big problem that we identified with our biochar potential market was that it lacked the “trainload” rather than “truckload” type of customer. Some of the avenues being pursued by these innovative fellows may put us on the path to trainload customers.

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