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Harper Moss & Gregory Ray: Farming Innovation with Biochar

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Megan K. Lees engages with Harper Moss and Gregory Ray, co-founders of Carbon Zero, to discuss their innovative approach to biochar and its potential impact on sustainable farming and climate action. The conversation covers the origins of their mission, the science behind biochar, the challenges of educating farmers, and the technological advancements being made to scale biochar production. They also address market challenges, funding strategies, and the importance of partnerships in driving their vision forward. The episode concludes with actionable steps for listeners to contribute to carbon reduction and regenerative practices.
 
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Driven by a passion for planetary impact, 15-year-old Harper Moss envisioned CarbonZero.eco. Her exploration of carbon capture led her to biochar, recognizing its immediate potential to significantly reduce global carbon output and revitalize farmlands, a practice she's determined to introduce to Californian farmers and beyond for a more sustainable future.
With two decades of experience building tech businesses, Gregory Ray co-founded OEM.com in 2007 and Seek Mobile Interactive in 2008, whose 3D engine powered the top-grossing iPhone game Riddim Ribbon. He later co-founded Ever Adventure Ltd., a social-gaming company in the European real-money market that reached over $20 million in annual revenue. Gregory offers extensive technical and management expertise.
 
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Annie Nichols: Biochar Beyond Carbon Capture

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Annie Nichols, the General Manager of Biochar at Mangrove Systems. They discuss Nichols' journey into the biochar industry, the challenges of managing large-scale carbon sequestration, and the trends among biochar producers. The conversation also covers the verification process for carbon removal, the role of biochar in regenerative agriculture, and its potential in wildfire management. Nichols emphasizes the importance of integrating technology in carbon removal and advocates for more women in the biochar industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on global leaders in biochar and the myths surrounding its impact.
 
ABOUT THE GUEST
Annie Nichols is a seasoned sustainability professional with a breadth of expertise in greenhouse gas accounting, sustainable food systems, and program management. She holds an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and serves as General Manager of Biochar at Mangrove Systems. She became immersed in biochar carbon removal during her time with Carbonfuture where she worked with over 40 biochar producers across North and South America to navigate the carbon removal certification process and market. She is particularly interested in the intersection between regenerative agriculture, wildfire mitigation, and carbon removal, and is enthusiastic to invite more women into the biochar industry to drive innovation and incorporate new perspectives.
 
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Suzanne Allaire: Trash is Cash

In this episode of The Biochar Show, Meghan K. Lees interviews Suzanne Allaire, CEO and founder of GECA Environnement, a leader in carbon management and pyrolysis-based solutions. Suzanne shares her journey from a childhood experience with pollution to becoming a pioneer in waste transformation. The conversation explores the importance of changing mindsets about waste, the power of pyrolysis technology, and the need for education in the industry. Suzanne emphasizes the potential for economic and social value in sustainable waste management and the shift from reduction to regeneration in environmental practices. Listeners are encouraged to take action in their communities to support carbon-smart solutions.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Suzanne E. Allaire is the visionary CEO of GECA Environnement, a globally recognized firm specializing in transforming residual waste into valuable green products through thermal processes like pyrolysis. With a strong background in environmental R&D and in academia, Suzanne founded GECA to accelerate tangible solutions for waste valorization and carbon sequestration, particularly focusing on biochar. Under her leadership, GECA provides expertise in project development, carbon credit strategies, and process optimization, helping clients worldwide improve profitability while significantly reducing their environmental impact. An award-winning businesswoman, she is dedicated to cleaning the planet and advancing the circular economy.
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Don Coyne & Melissa Rebbeck: Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Innovation

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees engages with Don Coyne (CEO, Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group) and Melissa Rebbeck (Board Chair, Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group), leaders in the biochar and sustainability sector. They discuss the evolution of biochar, its applications in agriculture, the challenges faced in the market, and the importance of policy and investment in scaling biochar production. The conversation highlights personal journeys into the biochar industry, advancements in technology, and the potential of biochar to significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve soil health. The episode concludes with advice for those looking to enter the biochar sector and a look at the future of biochar in Australia.
 

About the Guests
Don Coyne is a qualified horticulturist with over 25 years experience in the industry. He is also a qualified vocational trainer & assessor, frontline and small business manager. He has led teams across multiple sectors including Horticulture, print media and education & training. He has worked previously with NSW DPI Soils team as Technical Assistant on Biochar field trials. He owns and operates Byron Biochar now in it’s tenth year, as a reseller of quality Australian made biochar and wood vinegar, workshop deliverer and as a marketing consultant and lead generator to fast track your biochar journey and project. In his previous role, he was the First Public Officer & President for Australia New Zealand Biochar Initiative (ANZBI) from 2017-2020 and founded,  the Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference from 2017-2020 now owned by ANZBIG. 
Melissa Rebbeck has worked across a broad cross-section of stakeholders in the circular economy, agriculture, natural resource management and water to develop business cases, projects, policy and solutions to adapt and mitigate climate change. She has spearheaded over 40 projects and programs with every one of her projects achieved on time and in full with all milestones met. Melissa has 25 years of experience as a project developer, business manager and applied researcher within SA Research and Development Institute, the University of Adelaide, and as managing director of her company Carbon Drawdown Projects.  Melissa is now Business Development Manager at Metamorf Engineering a company with innovative continuous pyrolysis options for biochar, renewable energy and carbon removal.  Melissas has a broad range of board experience including a term as an elected member for the Alexandrina Council, in S.A. 
 
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Myles Gray: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Biochar

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Myles Gray, Executive Director of the United States Biochar Initiative (USBI). They discuss the transformative potential of biochar in environmental sustainability, the current state of the biochar industry, and the various applications and markets for biochar. Myles shares his journey into the biochar field, USBI’s priorities for market development, and the importance of policy changes to accelerate biochar adoption. The conversation also touches on overcoming misconceptions about biochar, the future of the industry, and advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the biochar market.
 
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Myles Gray has been working in the biochar sector for nearly 15 years, in academia, consulting, private industry, and now in the non-profit sector as Executive Director of USBI. In the biochar space, he is an expert in biochar material properties, carbon methodologies, and industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure products and markets for biochar. Hailing from a small Vermont ski town, he now lives with his wife and two children in Portland, Oregon.
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Website: https://www.biochar-us.org/
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Lucia Brusegan: From Global South to a Sustainable Future

This episode of the Biochar Show features Lucia Brusegan, Chair of the Board at the International Biochar Initiative and Managing Director at Starter, in conversation with host Meghan K. Lees. With over three decades of experience in sustainable development, Lucia has been instrumental in introducing biochar solutions to communities worldwide. The discussion explores her work in deploying biochar systems in Burundi, including the development of clean cooking stoves, and the transformative power of biochar for small-scale farmers. The episode also addresses the challenges of implementing biochar systems in resource-limited regions, the importance of collaboration, and the future potential of biochar on a global scale.
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Lucia Brusegan is IBI’s Chair of the Board. For more than 30 years Lucia has been active in the strategic definition and implementation of projects that promote sustainable development of communities, paying attention to the people and the environment in which they live. Since 2007, she’s been active in Africa for the introduction of biochar systems and in carrying out small-scale demonstration projects that translate scientific knowledge into good practices, according to a systemic and circular approach that goes from the identification of waste biomass streams, to the introduction of the appropriate pyrolytic technology and to the production and application of biochar to the soil. She’s also a member of the Board of the Italian biochar association ICHAR.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-brusegan-82554634/
Website: https://biochar-international.org/
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Luisa Marín: The Human Side of Sustainability

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Luisa Marin De Block, Executive Director of the International Biochar initiative and leader in biochar innovation. They discuss Luisa's journey into environmental work, the science and benefits of biochar, common misconceptions, and the importance of community engagement in sustainability efforts. Luisa shares inspiring success stories from farmers and emphasizes the need for collaboration and trust in implementing biochar solutions. The conversation also touches on the future of biochar as a local solution with global impact.
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Luisa Marín has over 25 years of experience in the NGO sector, focusing her career on environmental conservation and sustainable development. She served as Country Director for General Biochar Systems in Mexico, the first industrial-scale biochar production initiative in the country. She worked at The Nature Conservancy and led operations at Conservation International Mexico, where she collaborated on development projects funded by international cooperation. Her career also includes a strong focus on social and community inclusion within environmental projects, ensuring the active participation of local communities. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Latin American Biochar Institute, promoting biochar as a sustainable solution to mitigate climate change. Throughout her career, Luisa has consistently demonstrated a commitment to environmental management, excelling in policy formulation, project management, and stakeholder collaboration to create a global impact.
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Patrick Sherren & Michael Zock: Forestry, Stormwater, and Innovation at Metzler Biochar

In this conversation, Meghan K. Lees engages with Pat Sherren and Mike Zock, innovators in the biochar industry, to explore their journeys, the science behind biochar, and its applications in stormwater management and environmental sustainability. They discuss the innovative products developed by Metzler Forest Products, including Char 21, and the collaborative efforts in biochar development. The conversation emphasizes the importance of innovation in addressing environmental challenges and the potential of biochar to make a significant impact across various industries.
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Metzler Forest Products: https://www.metzlerforestproducts.com/
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Halen Hardy https://www.halenhardy.com/
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Patrick Sherren, Metzler Forest Products Director – New Products https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-sherren-8bb796186/
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Varsha Ramesh Walsh: Streamlining Carbon Compliance with Offstream

In the latest episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees sits down with Varsha Ramesh Walsh, the CEO and co-founder of Offstream, to discuss how her company is making carbon markets more accessible and efficient for project developers in biomass, biochar, and carbon capture.
Offstream, based in Denver, Colorado, specializes in simplifying the complexities of carbon market compliance, allowing developers to focus on scaling their projects and accelerating cash flow. With a strong background in business development, strategy, and operations, Varsha understands the challenges facing carbon credit projects and has built Offstream to remove the friction in regulatory compliance.
The conversation covers the key obstacles that developers face when entering carbon markets, including the difficulty of navigating compliance frameworks and accessing financial incentives. Varsha explains how Offstream provides tools and expertise to streamline the process, ensuring that project developers can focus on impact rather than bureaucracy.
The discussion also touches on the future of carbon markets and how digital innovation can enhance transparency and efficiency. By reducing administrative burdens, Offstream aims to unlock greater opportunities for sustainable initiatives and make carbon credits a viable revenue stream for more developers.
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Website: https://www.useoffstream.com
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Raymond Apy: Transforming Sewage and Restoring Soils

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Megan K. Lees speaks with Raymond Apy, CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions, about how innovation is reshaping biosolid disposal. Based in Saratoga Springs, New York, Apy’s company is pioneering a proprietary thermal treatment technology that transforms waste into a sustainable, carbon-rich biochar.
The discussion covers the environmental and economic benefits of biochar, including its role in soil restoration, carbon sequestration, and reducing odors, air emissions, and greenhouse gases. Apy, with over 30 years of experience in engineering, business strategy, and environmental science, shares insights into the science behind biochar production and its growing applications in agriculture, manufacturing, and waste management.
This episode highlights the potential of biochar to turn a waste problem into an ecological solution, making it a must-listen for sustainability advocates, industry professionals, and anyone interested in innovative environmental technologies.
CORRECTION: At 20:36 Ray states that he first met with the leadership of the Town of Moreau in 2000. The actual year was 2020.
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