Reuse of Co2
Long-term impact and future opportunities
By implementing BIOCSS on a broad front, we can:
Reduce the total amount of COâ‚‚ in the atmosphere by converting and storing carbon into stable forms.
Create a circular economy where waste from one sector becomes a resource for another.
Improve the sustainability of agriculture by increasing soil fertility and reducing the need for chemicals.
Remediate and restore contaminated areas, leading to a healthier environment and better land use.
The BIOCSS process is an example of how technology, biology and sustainable practices can be combined to create a future where we not only store carbon dioxide, but also use it to improve ecosystems, agriculture and waste management. With the right investment and political support, this method can become a key component in the global fight against climate change.
Application in agriculture
Agriculture is one of the sectors that is both affected by and contributes to climate change. BIOCSS can provide several benefits:
Carbon capture through plants and microorganisms: By implementing agroforestry and regenerative farming methods, plants and soil microbes can take up large amounts of COâ‚‚.
Biochar as a soil improver: Biochar produced through the BIOCSS process binds carbon in the soil for hundreds of years and improves the soil's water retention capacity and fertility.
Reduced need for fertilizer: By adding biochar and organic nutrients, the need for chemical fertilizers is reduced, which in turn reduces COâ‚‚ emissions from fertilizer production.
Terra Preta – Inspiration from history
A historical example of how biochar can improve soil quality and contribute to sustainable land use is Terra Preta, a fertile soil type developed by indigenous people in the Amazon. By mixing organic matter, biochar and nutrients, a soil with long-term fertility and a high capacity to sequester carbon was created. This method demonstrates the potential of using BIOCSS to create soils that not only improve growing conditions but also act as a long-term carbon sink.
Remediation of landfills and waste areas
Landfills and landfills are major sources of methane, a greenhouse gas that is many times more potent than COâ‚‚. BIOCSS can play a key role in remediating these areas and reducing their climate impact:
Stabilization of organic waste: By using BIOCSS technology, organic material can be broken down in a controlled manner and stabilized as biochar or other useful products.
Reduced methane production: By binding carbon in a stable form, the formation of methane in landfills is reduced.
Restoration of contaminated sites: Biochar can also be used to bind heavy metals and toxins in contaminated soil, facilitating the restoration and cleanup of old waste areas.
