Meet the new USBI Board: Introducing Matt Wilson Plasek! Matt leads carbon sales and certification at Applied Carbon, a producer and operator of mobile in-field biochar systems. These mobile systems enable broad-scale agriculture adoption of #biochar as both a soil health tool and durable #carbonremoval technology. Matt brings deep business development and sales expertise from three venture-capital-backed startups, most recently as Head of US at Carbonfuture, where he developed a leading carbon removal pipeline. Previously, he led business development at the additive manufacturing company polySpectra and co-founded advanced manufacturing startup Ecliptic Industries. He started in engineering roles at leading aerospace companies with degrees from Princeton University and Iowa State University. Welcome to the USBI team, Matt!?
US Biochar Initiative
环境服务
Portland，OR 6,644 位关注者
"Promoting the Sustainable Production and Use of Biochar for Carbon Removal Since 2009" Join us at biochar.org
关于我们
Building the Future from the Ground Up!! US Biochar Initiative is a not-for-profit organization promoting the sustainable production and use of biochar through research, policy, technology and implementation! Biochars are fine-grained, highly porous charcoals that help soils retain nutrients and water. Biochar saves water. Biochar reduces dependency on chemical inputs. Biochar is an investment, not a cost. Biochar is decarbonizes the built environment and heavy industry. Biochar carbon can be used in construction, as filler, as pigment, as building element to reduce embodied carbon in everyday items. We can utilize above ground resources to solve many of our carbon removal and carbon management concerns. USBI hosts meetings, conferences and workshops to discover practical uses of biochar in North America. Recent projects include: market studies; education materials; networking; demonstration projects; and coordination with sectors interested in research, production, and use of biochar including agriculture, forestry and wood product, biomass energy, organics recycling, building products and ecosystem services. USBI is a partner with the International Biochar Initiative and collaborates with other biochar organizations around the world. USBI is managed by a group of volunteers representing every aspect of biochar production and use. Join USBI at our next North American Biochar Conference, September 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. USA
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https://biochar-us.org
US Biochar Initiative的外部链接
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- 2-10 人
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- Portland，OR
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2009
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- soil、soil amendments、thermal conversion of biomass、nutrient management、water and wastewater treatment、biochar、carbon markets、PyCCS、Pyrolysis、carbon capture、regenerative agriculture、crop nutrition、odor management、fertilizer、viticulture、bioenergy、soil carbon、carbon materials、bio-oil、wood vinegar、Code 336、Conservation Stewardship Program、Gasification、Wood boilers、combined heat and biochar、carbon standards、carbon offsets、carbon accounting、carbon removal、CDR、carbon removal obligations、carbon sequestration、water holding capacity、scaling biochar、decarbonize heavy industry、nature based climate solution、soil remediation、Inflation Reduction Act、biochar application和biochar innoculation
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?? Save the Date: USBC’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In! ???? Join the US Biochar Coalition in Washington, D.C., from April 7-9 as we meet with Congressional staff and federal agencies to advocate for biochar policy priorities. This is one of our most impactful events of the year—an opportunity to amplify biochar’s role in climate resilience, soil health, and carbon markets. ?? ?? This event is exclusive to USBC members. If you’re not yet a member but want to participate, inquire about membership today! ?? Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details! #Biochar #USBC #ClimateAction #USPolicy #Policy #WashingtonDC?#FedGovt #CDR #USA
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What to do with compost “overs”? Our partners at the US Composting Council are hosting a webinar to explore if #biochar is the answer. ?? March 6 ? 1pm ET ?? Register Now ?? https://lnkd.in/gyHezbUc This webinar will feature Tim O'Neill of Engineered Compost Systems, David Drinkard of Qualterra, and Brendan Harrison, Ph.D. of Berkeley Lab to discuss excess #compost overs, an introduction to biochar, and the value of biochar to the composting process.
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?? Save the Date: USBC’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In! ???? Join the US Biochar Coalition in Washington, D.C., from April 7-9 as we meet with Congressional staff and federal agencies to advocate for biochar policy priorities. This is one of our most impactful events of the year—an opportunity to amplify biochar’s role in climate resilience, soil health, and carbon markets. ?? ?? This event is exclusive to USBC members. If you’re not yet a member but want to participate, inquire about membership today! ?? Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details! #Biochar #USBC #ClimateAction #USPolicy #Policy #WashingtonDC?#FedGovt #CDR #USA
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Last week, USBI Executive Director Myles Gray presented at the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) Winter Meeting in New Orleans. Who is AAPFCO? They coordinate soil amendment and fertilizer regulations across the country, and are a key stakeholder in increasing the use of #biochar as a soil amendment. Over the next few years, USBI will be working with AAPFCO to: ? Get AAPFCO approval for the analysis methods included in the American National Standard for the analysis of biochar that USBI is leading. ? Update the AAPFCO definition for biochar, which currently requires 60% carbon or more, effectively excluding the use of biochar produced from manure, biosolids, and many agricultural feedstocks.? ? Develop a well-vetted set of “Beneficial Claims” that biochar producers can use when biochar is used as a soil amendment.? ? Work to allow the sale of high nutrient biochars as fertilizers. Currently, biochar can only be sold as a soil amendment, but some biochars, such as those derived from manure, can deliver significant amounts of available nutrients. We're looking forward to the progress ahead!
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Meet the new USBI Board: Introducing Kristin Trippe! Kristin Trippe is a Research Microbiologist with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and a Courtesy Faculty member at Oregon State University. She specializes in applied #soil microbiology, soil restoration, and #biochar, focusing on processes and practices that enhance agricultural productivity, reduce costs, and improve ecosystem services. With a Ph.D. in Botany and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Trippe's work integrates biochar applications, soil health, and sustainable land management practices. She is a key contributor to the development of decision support tools for biochar use and has received multiple awards for her research, leadership, and outreach efforts. Outside of science, you can find her adventuring outdoors, finding mushrooms, and enjoying music. Welcome to the USBI team, Kristen!
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Meet the new USBI Board: Introducing Matt Krumenauer! Matt is Vice President of the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities where he is responsible for leading the Endowment’s Markets Initiative and is working on the ground to accelerate market development for new and innovative uses of forest products. ? Prior to joining the Endowment Matt served as a Project Manager for an investor-owned electric utility, Director of Government Relations for a multi-state trade association representing cooperative businesses in the agriculture, financial, retail and utility sectors, a Conservation Biologist for a state forestry department and Senior Policy Analyst for the Oregon Department of Energy where he was the program and technical lead for the State’s bioenergy programs.? ? Matt has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.? Welcome to the USBI team, Matt!
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There is so much to discuss regarding #biochar’s potential in climate change action, including mitigation, adaptation, and innovative engineering solutions. That's why we're excited to host a Masterclass on 7 March with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México! Get all of your questions answered from biochar professors and researchers Dr. Johannes Lehmann, Dr. Stephen Joseph, and Daniel Camarena. ?? Register your interest by Friday?and be the first to receive the full event details in the coming weeks. https://lnkd.in/gxZgNqqd ?? March 7, 2025 ???? ?? ?UNAM (Mexico City) & Online – hybrid event. Why join? ??? Discover how biochar is shaping climate change solutions ??? Connect with top experts & like-minded professionals ??? Be part of a high-impact discussion on carbon removal
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?? Free webinar: Successes and Barriers in Biochar Production: A Live Conversation with Biochar Producers Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm ET Speakers: ??Bill Hilgendorf (NY Carbon) ??Trip Bates (Soil Carbon Innovations) ??Tracey Carillo (Applied Carbon) ??Mayo Ryan (Sitos Group) They will answer questions and discuss successes and barriers in #biochar producer market needs, infrastructure investments, and distribution. The webinar will include a conversation between the biochar producers and an audience Q&A session, so come prepared with questions! ?? Save your spot! ?? https://bit.ly/4jXHrtk
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?? the LEGO Group is building more than bricks — it’s building on biochar’s role as a climate change solution! LEGO Group just announced a ￡2M investment in four #carbonremoval projects, including #biochar, enhanced rock weathering, and #reforestation. This ties back to the company’s net-zero emissions goals set back in 2023.?? They claim the projects will issue credits up to 2026 and help develop new climate change mitigation practices beyond its value chain. It’s exciting to see major global brands invest in biochar and carbon removal in general. This is the kind of action we need! ?? What other companies would you like to see investing in biochar? Tag them in the comments. https://lnkd.in/eCfRNybQ