FAQ.

What is bio-based carbon?

Bio-based carbon is also called biochar, biocarbon or bio-derived carbon. For decades, carbon products have been made from petroleum-based raw materials. In contrast, bio-derived carbon is produced from naturally occurring substances that are byproducts of other processes. Bio-derived carbon’s big picture is the use of waste streams to create industrial additives and ingredients that contribute to a more sustainable future.

In the 1960’s, as scientists began studying the soils of the Amazon basin, they discovered correlation between burning cycles and soil health. The term terra prata is now used to describe these “dark earth” soils that are a combination of dirt, decomposing organic matter and biochar (carbon). In pursuit of healthier soil, water and an overall desire to make the planet healthier, the scientific community has discovered new ways to use bio-derived carbon including agriculture, filtration, plastics, cosmetics and even medicine and nutraceutical products.
Biobased carbon is commonly manufactured through the heating of naturally occurring materials (bio feedstocks) in an oxygen-deprived environment. This is referred to as pyrolysis or carbonization. In this environment, the rate of combustion is controlled, and the physical structures of the raw material are converted into sustainable carbon. Raw material often exits the process in the same shape as it entered, but with a traditionally black color and a shiny appearance associated with high percentages of carbon.

Carbon negative is a term that describes processes and products that not only prevent the release of CO2 into the atmosphere, but they contribute to the lowering of CO2 emissions. Our line of carbon negative products accomplishes this by keeping agricultural waste streams from decomposing in a landfill or on a farm and by assisting industrial manufacturers in the clean-up of their air and water, by making plastics more recyclable and sustainable and by improving farming operations through soil health, water, and nutrient retention.

The most common raw materials used for bio-derived carbon are wood and coconut shells. These materials are readily available as manufacturing byproducts. Bioregion’s proprietary raw material is available in large volumes from pre-validated partners, cleaned, tested, and stored on our site before entering our process. This provides our customer with unmatched levels of consistency and purity.

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