Re:CHAR’s ulitmate vision is to develop, produce, and distribute a whole line of carbon-negative products that help limit CO2 outputs, and helps to feed the world’s hungry. RE:Char is being used as far away as Kenya and as close to home as right here in the United States. Jason attended and graduated from Princeton University with degrees in both Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and from the g
et go he believed global poverty and climate change were the two biggest problems faced by the world. Biocher is the product that he came up with, and has essentially killed two birds with one stone.
“Our vision is to use our knowledge — which combines the best of both ancient process and modern technology — to achieve a systems win: more food, more sequestered carbon and less waste. This is as important in the developing world as in the developed world. We are dedicated to both.”
– Jason Aramburu
The problem is this, people across the world farm to make a living but recently are feeling the challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and soil degradation. Jason Aramburu, is founder of Re:CHAR, a company that their waste into biochar. Biochar is a
carbon-negative soil amendment that can improve crop tallies by 200%. Not only does Biochar improve crop yields but it also offsets CO2 emissions by 12% yearly. This has the double bonus of providing more food for farmers that need it to increase their income, and fight global climate change.
“We have improved the lives and yields of subsistence farmers in Kenya and organic growers in the US through biochar products.”
– Jason Aramburu,
This is such an innovative and interesting product! Normally social enterprises either focus on poverty alleviation, environmental concerns or another area. Not only was a substance that offsets carbon emissions AND improves crop yield astoundingly brilliant, but an organization that focuses on addressing poverty and environmental issues is very powerful if it’s goals can be achieved (which they seem to be through Re:CHAR). Inspiring!
I really love how Biochar improves crop yields and offsets CO2 emissions.That kind of double benefit thinking is huge in the entrepreneurial world! I also love how this can be used both in developing countries and the States! Great Post!