Chris Wiberg: Inside the World of Biochar Testing

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on biochar testing standards and their impact on the industry with Chris Wiberg.

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host John Webster speaks with Chris Wiberg from Timber Products Inspection about the importance of biochar testing standards and the development of the American National Standard for biochar analysis. They discuss the challenges faced by the industry, the need for consistent testing methodologies, and the impact of these standards on the biochar market. Chris shares insights from his extensive experience in laboratory testing and the future directions for biochar research and development. Related Links Chris Wiberg on LinkedIn Biomass Energy Lab Timber Products Inspection About the Host Since 2019, John Webster has run Go Biochar, a leading source for bulk biochar sales & service, biochar technical consulting, field demonstrations, and product development across agriculture, forestry, fuels, and carbon markets. John serves as Director of Development for BiocharOnSite and was formerly the Director of Communications for the US Biochar Initiative. Through these roles, he has helped expand awareness, shape national conversations, and move the industry toward commercial adoption. John brings deep experience and a storyteller’s approach to the…

People in this episode

Host: John Webster

Guest: Chris Wiberg

Topics covered

• biochar testing
• biochar standards
• laboratory testing
• biochar market
• biochar research

Keywords

• biochar
• testing standards
• American National Standard
• laboratory testing
• biochar market

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Timber Products Inspection, US Biochar Initiative, BiocharOnSite, Go Biochar

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