Urban BioChar uses
residential uses of Biocahr
“Besides providing an enjoyable smokeless and sustainable firepit we facilitate making and using biochar simple, practical, economically and environmentally sustainable with our Trailblazing process. Please reach out if you can’t find the information that you are looking for. ”
garden mulch
Biochar as decorative mulch is unique and looks great, the contrasting dark colour makes plant colours pop. Wood mulch fades and decomposes, mostly as carbon dioxide to the atmosphere (every 2-5yrs) and then must be re-purchased, re-delivered and re-installed. Wood mulches return the carbon stored in wood back into atmosphere than would naturally occur. Given our current atmospheric cirumstances, this is not very wise. On the other hand biochar mulch permanently stores carbon, lasts a lifetime, it’s fade, termite and flame resistant and can be made at home at less cost than wood mulches. It is also the only carbon negative mulch and the only mulch that uses no fossil fuels, moving parts or electricty to produce.
Compost enhancer
Adding biochar to your compost improves the composting process by keeping the compost both moist and aerated. The liming effect of biochar helps to neutralise acids naturally formed by the composting process and biochar helps to prevent nitrogen and nutrient loss. Add 10% to your home garden compost system as a minimum. We also recommend using biochar to soak in liquids from your compost and worm farm where possible. The compost nutrients stored in biochar last years longer than compost without biochar.
fertilizer extender
A unique feature of the Trailblazer process is the ability to add soluble fertilisers to the water in the biochar collection vessel before and during firing. This way your are garanteed that the fertiliser reaches the core of the biochar and utlises all the of the high internal surface area of the biochar. Our biochar will turn any fertiliser into a long life slow release fertiliser. Synthetic fertilisers can be used, but we recommend using Seasol or fish emulsion as these will be of greater benefit to your soil biology.
Want to learn more
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The Farmers Guide “To the Production, Use and Application of Biochar”
The eBook is available for purchase on the ANZBIG website currently for $35 and is highly recommended for farmers and and land owners that have an interest in better managing their land resources. A preview of the ebook is available on the ANZBIG website.
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Australia & New Zealand BIOCHAR industry Group
The ANZ Biochar Industry Group (ANZBIG) assists companies, governments and institutions in the effective use and production of Biochar. ANZBIG focuses and streamlines biochar education, research, collaboration and commercialisation activities to provide better outcomes for the societies of Australia and New Zealand.
The global biochar market size is estimated to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13.2% over the forecast period.
Be part of the biochar revolution and become a member today.
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Prof. Stephen Joseph
We are proud to announce that Prof Stephen Joseph was one of our first customers and purchased a trailblazer firepit to use in his presentations “Making Biochar for Home Use & Community Application” as a visiting guest speaker at the Narara Ecovillage in NSW.
He is one of the world’s leading biochar experts Professor Stephen Joseph AM, UNSW, Wollongong, Newcastle, Deakin, NEW England & Nanjing Ag, China.
Narara Ecovillage Run this course regularly and a variety of other workshops that promote
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Narara Ecovillage
Narara Ecovillage is located on the beautiful Central Coast, just over an hour north of Sydney, Australia. Nestled in the bush and not far from pristine beaches, the Ecovillage is located just off the freeway to the city, minutes from modern conveniences and the train station, yet surrounded by magical Strickland State Forest.
We are excited to welcome visitors to our Ecovillage each month at our Open Day, as well as at a range of Ecovillage events and workshops – click here for regular events. We offer site tours as well as private tours by appointment.
Please watch this page or our Facebook page for updates and new event listings. For further information please contact us on 02 4328-1588 or info@nararaecovillage.com.
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Biochar International
The Biochar international website has more information, scientific resources, and guides on the importance and sustainability of biochar and its uses.
