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Purchase carbon credits from The Carbon Phoenix - Bamboo Biochar in Thailand

Turning bamboo offcuts into biochar in Prachinburi to build long-lived soil carbon sinks

Description

Wong Phai runs a community operation in Ratchaburi, Thailand that employs local villagers to help collect and transform bamboo offcuts into biochar, preventing them from releasing CO₂ when open burned.

In Ratchaburi, Thailand, the "Carbon Phoenix" proudly stands as a symbol of sustainable innovation, embodying the transformative potential of eco-friendly practices. It shines as a beacon of hope amidst environmental challenges. One year ago, Wong Phai embarked on a mission with Planboo - a global carbon removal company providing the tools, training and technology to projects in the Tropics to generate high quality biochar carbon credits. The mission? Converting waste into wealth, starting a revolution by repurposing discarded bamboo remnants into Bamboo Biochar. This shift from burning waste to creating a valuable resource has sparked significant change.

The collaboration between Benjamin Von Wong, Wong Phai and Planboo showcases the impact of partnership in driving sustainable initiatives. Von Wong's artistic vision brought the Carbon Phoenix to life, complemented by Wong Phai's biochar expertise, resulting in a masterpiece that not only captivates but also motivates action against climate change. Planboo’s technology is the gateway to the carbon market, allowing the project to be funded by buyers of carbon removal credits

The ripple effects of this transformation are far-reaching. Beyond mitigating environmental harm, Bamboo Biochar production provides employment opportunities, particularly benefiting the elderly, instilling a sense of dignity and purpose within the community. This initiative not only empowers individuals but also has economic benefits for families. Steady employment enables parents to support their children's education, breaking the cycle of poverty and fostering a brighter future for the next generation. By creating local job opportunities, migration to urban areas for work diminishes, allowing families to stay together, reinforcing community bonds and preserving traditional lifestyles.

Wong Phai's work goes beyond environmental conservation; it revitalizes communities, empowers individuals, and paves the way for a sustainable future where waste is transformed into opportunity. The production of Bamboo Biochar not only birthed the Carbon Phoenix but also initiated a movement towards a more prosperous and harmonious society.

Individuals or companies can actively participate in Wong Phai's mission through monthly subscriptions or sponsorships, contributing to carbon removal projects and supporting local communities for sustainable development.

Technology

Artisanal Biochar

Converting biomass into stable carbon by heating it without oxygen using small-scale or traditional methods, then applying it to soils for fertility and carbon storage.

Durability

Permanence: 1000+ years

The durability of this project is 1,000 years. There are currently many studies being done, including the one cited below, to prove that biochar in soils does indeed meet the higher ends of permanence (e.g. 1,000 years). When retiring a c-sink via the registry, it calculates the persistence over 1,000 years.

Citation: "Assessing biochar's permanence: An inertinite benchmark” (Sanei, H., Rudra, A., Møller Moltesen Przyswitt, Z. et al.)

Project details

Emissions reduced or carbon removed on an annual basis

6,400 tonnes

How the project approaches risk of reversal

Planboo guarantees permanence in their carbon credits by ensuring stringent temperature checks and analysis of the hydrogen-to-carbon (H:C) ratio of the biochar are carried out during biochar production. High-persistence biochar is created by a low H:C ratio and close-ringed molecules. Planboo tracks, measures, and records temperatures of the Lalan Rubbers project using the IoT Greenbox device to ensure temperatures exceed 550°C and that the H:C ratio is less than 0.4. Additionally, representative samples from every cook are sent to an EBC-authorized laboratory annually to quantify the carbon content and H:C ratio.

What actions would be taken by the project developer if anticipated emissions reductions do not take place, or if carbon removal is reversed in the future?

This is not applicable for this project type.

What calculation methods are used to independently reproduce and verify the carbon impact of the project?

Please refer to Section 4 in the Methodology document.

Citation: Methodology

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Reduce Inequality

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Project certifications

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Certifier

Not applicable

Standard

Global Artisan C-Sink

Project registration date

Not applicable

Crediting period term

Not applicable

Latest project methodology

Global Artisan C-Sink | Version 2.1

Updated Mar 25, 2024

Verified by a Scientific Board of the EBC

Project design document (PDD)

PDD: The Carbon Phoenix - Bamboo Biochar in Thailand

Updated Feb 7, 2024

Current verifier of project outcomes

CERES-CERT AG.

Prachin Buri, Thailand

Artisanal Biochar

Meets Global Artisan C-Sink standards

$189.99 per tonne