Burning organic waste in the absence of air, also known as pyrolysis, produces biochar. It helps improve water and nutrient retention in soil, making for a great sustainable fertilizer. It is an organic, carbon-rich material that is stable for up to 10,000 years which makes it an effective carbon sink. Lucrat follows Puro.earth’s biochar methodology to create Biochar at multiple production facilities across Germany. By partnering with the University of Dresden, the Robert Boyle Institute, and the Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Lucrat has developed several types of specialty biochar with uses ranging from animal feed to biogas decarbonization. Like other European Biochar Consortium partners, Lucrat’s Biochar can also be used for “insetting” industrial value chains. Lucrat Biochar is unique because of its applications in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings. Apart from storing carbon for a really long period, it replaces emission-heavy materials, prevents the release of more potent greenhouse gasses like methane, and acts as storage for nutrients.