Circularity2’s (“C2”) vision is to pioneer industrial-scale production and commercialization of biochar. C2’s initial project is a biochar and renewable syngas facility in Florida, to produce 15,000 tons per year (TPY) of biochar and other biocarbon products. The company plans to replicate the model and then build up to five more facilities in the next five years. C2's proprietary model affords broad versatility to manufacture a range of targeted products, suited to the conditions specific of each site. For each site, C2 will optimize production to generate valuable products including engineered biochar, biocarbon products, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits, syngas/biofuels, electricity, and land restoration. This groundbreaking approach will allow C2 to accelerate both climate impact (via CDR) and the commercial sale of high-quality biochar.
Recognized by the United Nations as a prominent global solution for CDR, biochar's effectiveness hinges on converting waste biomass (such as corn stover, wood waste, nut shells, and similar materials) into stabilized carbon for permanent sequestration. The pyrolysis of biomass to produce biochar is well-documented as a preferred practice for permanent CDR. Biochar’s unique physical and chemical attributes (including tremendous surface area due to its porosity and its light negative charge) also offer extraordinary value to sustainable agriculture. Peer-reviewed research supports the value of biochar for water retention, nutrient use efficiency, adsorption of contaminants, supporting soil microbiomes and other aspects of soil health.
C2 was recently recognized as a finalist in the 2023 SVG Ventures | THRIVE Global Impact Challenge for its distinctive capabilities in biochar for CDR – selected from a pool of 912 applicants from 87 countries. SVG Ventures’ Founder John Hartnett commented that the finalists “epitomize the forefront of agritech innovation in the global startup arena, presenting solutions with the potential to transform agriculture on a global scale.”
