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.
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.