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US Biochar Initiative

Increasing Production and Use of Biochar in North America by Developing Markets for Biochar, Increasing Awareness, and Building Community

USBI is a not-for-profit organization focused on developing end-use markets for biochar.

Our Mission

To advance the production and use of biochar in industrial, agricultural and infrastructure markets to reduce biomass waste, grow the economy, and mitigate climate change.

Our Vision

A thriving biochar industry that supports resilience and decarbonization in agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure systems while sequestering carbon, growing the economy, and building sustainable circular systems. 

Our Goals

  • Markets: Developing end-use markets for biochar in agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure systems by supporting research and development and demonstration projects, and by developing guidance materials focused on real-world systems. 
  • Education and Outreach: Increasing awareness of biochar among a range of audiences by hosting workshops and webinars, and presenting tailored content to key audiences. 
  • Research and Innovation: Supporting key research and development to increase the use of biochar in high-value products in agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure systems. 
  • Sustainability and Climate Mitigation: Increasing demand for biochar to help grow the biochar industry as a climate-relevant carbon dioxide removal and decarbonization technology. 
  • Building the Biochar Community: Bringing together the biochar community, including researchers, producers, farmers, end-users, and others at our Annual North American Biochar Conference. 

USBI is a program of the North American Biochar Council. To learn more please Contact Us