Production of biochar

Industrial production of biochar goes far beyond the borders of Europe and so should quality standards. The World Biochar Certificate (WBC) guidelines were developed based on the EBC guidelines and therefore still include the strict quality requirements that are scientifically based. However, requirements based on European legislation, found in the EBC guidelines, are not present in the WBC guidelines.
By producing biochar according to the WBC guidelines, the procurement and use of ecologically sustainable biomass are ensured, as well as a carbon-positive production that complies with national emission regulations. The quality of the biochar is assessed at least annually. Three classes of biochar are available in the WBC standard: Premium, Agro and Material.

Biochar quality and production methods vary greatly and not all are considered sustainable or even safe in terms of heavy metals or other contaminants. Growing numbers of customers around the world are looking for assurances that the biochar they are purchasing meets safety and sustainability criteria. WBC certified biochars can provide these quality guarantees for customers looking to use biochar in agriculture and in composite materials.

Contact:
Heike Renner
Program manager European Biochar (EBC) and World Biochar (WBC)
[email protected]
+41(0) 62 865 63 51

Guidelines for a sustainable production of biochar and its certification

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