Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance - Biosolids to Biochar (2022)

Written By NODUS Research Group

Photo: Valeria Azovskaya

The City of Helsinki explored the practical pathways for improved carbon sequestration, circular waste systems, and thriving urban vegetation by increasing the use of biochar on selected demonstration sites across public green structures. During 2022-24, different kinds of organic waste materials were tested as potential feedstocks for manufacturing local biochar. The project was set out to spread awareness about the benefits of and provide practical know-how of using biochar among the city administration and citizens. The project is a continuation of work done in the EIT Climate KIC project Carbon Lane and the collaboration with Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance

Read more: Helsinki Biochar Project | Aalto University.

Photo: Valeria Azovskaya

Photo: VSU Architects

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