Will Your Biochar Qualify? The ASABE Biochar Standard Explained

About this episode

The episode discusses biochar standards and their impact on market confidence and testing methods.

In this episode of The Biochar Show, John Webster leads a conversation that delves into the foundational aspects of biochar standards, emphasizing the importance of consistency, transparency, and market confidence. The guests discuss the challenges faced in the biochar industry, particularly regarding testing methods and the need for standardized practices. They highlight the role of the new American National Standard for Biochar in enhancing trust and facilitating market access. The discussion also touches on the significance of carbon credits and the future of biochar as a scalable climate solution. About the Guests Myles Gray (Executive Director, US Biochar Initiative) leads U.S. market development and standards initiatives for biochar.org. Works across policy, material specifications, and industry adoption of biochar products and carbon removal applications. USBI Myles on LinkedIn Chris Wiberg (Vice President, Biomass Energy Lab / Timber Products Inspection) is a specialist in solid biofuel and biochar laboratory testing. Project leader for the American National Standard for Biochar and U.S. Technical Advisory Group Chair to ISO TC 238. Biomass Energy Lab Timber Products…

People in this episode

Host: John Webster

Guests: Myles Gray, Chris Wiberg, Annie Nichols

Topics covered

• biochar standards
• market confidence
• testing methods
• carbon credits
• climate solutions

Keywords

• biochar
• standards
• market access
• carbon credits
• climate solution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Biochar Initiative, Biomass Energy Lab, Timber Products Inspection, Mangrove Systems, Pacific Biochar, ISO TC 238

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