Equation Coffee has launched Biochar Origins, a coffee line from a regenerative agriculture initiative involving farmers, soil experts, and coffee companies. The initiative uses biochar, produced by burning coffee waste in a low-oxygen environment, as a soil amendment. This method has improved soil quality and increased carbon sequestration. Preliminary outcomes show a 30% rise in soil organic carbon and a 25% increase in farmer income through carbon credits and cost reductions. The project is backed by the Soil Revolution Fund and El Green Hub, aiming for ecological and economic benefits.
"This program is more than soil science; it's a movement led by farmers who care deeply about their land and legacy," Felipe Sardi, co-founder of Equation Coffee, said in an announcement shared with DCN.
Biochar is a charcoal-like material that can be created by burning biomass - such as coffee waste, wood chips or manure - in a low-oxygen environment.
Preliminary results from the Equation-supported biochar project include a 30% increase in organic carbon in the soil, and a 25% increase in farmer income through carbon credits and reduced input costs.
The biochar project has been supported by Equation's Soil Revolution Fund, which supports regenerative projects associated with soil health and carbon sequestration, and by El Green Hub.
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