Will Your Biochar Qualify? The ASABE Biochar Standard Explained

Описание: In this episode of The Biochar Show, John Webster interviews 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: https://biochar.org
▪️ LinkedIn:   / myles-gray-47694760  

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: https://www.biomassenergylab.com/
▪️ Timber Products Inspection: https://www.tpinspection.com/
▪️ Chris on LinkedIn:   / chris-wiberg-3810aa1  

Annie Nichols (General Manager of Biochar, Mangrove Systems) leads carbon certification strategy and digital MRV frameworks for biochar projects. Previously oversaw commercialization of 20,000+ biochar carbon credits at Pacific Biochar.

▪️ Mangrove Systems: https://www.mangrovesystems.com/
▪️ Annie on LinkedIn:   / annie-nichols  

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
04:15 Personal Journeys into Biochar
07:41 Understanding Biochar Standards
11:13 The Need for Standardization in Biochar Testing
14:15 Challenges with Existing Standards
23:47 The Future of Biochar Standards and Market Implications
34:31 Accreditation and Global Standards in Biochar Testing
36:23 Building Trust in the Biochar Market
38:22 The Importance of End-Use in Carbon Crediting
45:04 Future Directions for Biochar Standards Development
52:41 Aligning International Practices with New Standards

ABOUT THE HOST
Since 2019, John Webster (  / john801  ) has run Go Biochar (https://gobiochar.com/), 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 (https://www.biocharonsite.org/) 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 program. His mission is to connect the dots between local practices and global carbon goals. For him, biochar is more than a product. It’s a key to rebuilding resilient soils, slashing emissions, and creating circular economies. Nature pulls carbon from the sky. Biochar helps us keep it in the ground!

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