Hawaii, with its unnervingly large dependence on imported food, could benefit from a boost to its agricultural production. Fortunately, Biochar system efficiencies are now expanding enough to significantly contribute to nascent programs of carbon sequestration. These agricultural applications of Biochar provide not only the needed carbon sequestration but also low-cost improvements in soil health and farm productivity, all leading to increased statewide food self-reliance.
These improved efficiencies are largely due to a significant increase in the variety of material modern pyrolyzers can convert into Biochar. The following is lifted from a modern pyrolyzer manufacturer’s list of their “wide range of carbonaceous inputs”: Digestate, manure, dry manure, grain waste, clean-out, husks, silage waste, slaughterhouse waste, hay, straw, wood chips, SRC wood, green waste, fruit stones, nut shells, compost screenings, pomace, spent rubber, scrap tires, storm damage, wear parts, fabric/cotton, lobby waste, paper, cardboard, paint residues and many more. …see pyreg.com
