MASH Makes has developed an innovative way to transform agricultural waste in India into something incredibly valuable for the planet: biochar. Biochar is a charcoal-like substance made from crop residues. When added to soil, it captures and stores carbon in a stable form that remains sequestered for over a century, making it an enduring and permanent tool in the fight against climate change.

This project has two main parts:

1. Producing high-quality EBC AgroOrganic biochar from crop residues

This project produces high-quality EBC AgroOrganic biochar from agricultural waste collected from Indian fields using a custom-built, high-tech pyrolysis machine. This process turns crop residues into valuable biochar and bio-oil byproducts.

The process is eco-friendly and self-sustaining, using heat from the pyrolysis reaction to power itself. Key features include high-temperature reactors for stable, carbon-rich biochar, automated feedstock handling for efficient production, and advanced emissions controls to minimize pollution. With consistent quality and environmental integrity, MASH Makes biochar supports sustainable agriculture and carbon removal.

2. Storing carbon in the soil and building materials

The biochar produced locks carbon away in two ways:

• • As a soil conditioner: When added to soil, biochar improves crop growth by helping the soil retain water and nutrients, balancing pH levels, and reducing toxins. This makes it ideal for restoring depleted soils, supporting healthier ecosystems, and boosting crop yields.
  • As a building material additive: Biochar’s unique properties also make it a great addition to building materials like bricks and plaster, where it acts as an insulator and helps regulate indoor humidity. This means biochar can be incorporated into construction materials, making buildings more energy-efficient.

MASH Makes' Research and Development (R&D) efforts are a driving force behind continuous improvements in biochar production and carbon removal tech. They are committed to advancing science and technology to increase the effectiveness and accessibility of biochar as a solution to climate and soil health challenges.

MASH Makes R&D focuses on:

1. Optimizing pyrolysis technology: Their team is constantly refining their pyrolysis machines to improve energy efficiency, scalability, and biochar quality. 

2. Advanced soil impact studies: They collaborate with agricultural and environmental research institutions to study the long-term effects of biochar in different soil types and climates. This research is critical to understanding how biochar can best support soil fertility, crop yields, and water retention, especially in drought-prone regions like India.

3. Scaling carbon removal verification: They support the development of robust monitoring tools to ensure that the carbon they sequester remains in the soil for centuries. By working with partners to refine carbon verification standards, they are setting benchmarks for accurate, reliable carbon removal certification.

MASH Makes has strong monitoring practices in place to guarantee that the carbon they capture stays out of the atmosphere

• Regular audits: Their biochar is certified by the European Biochar Certificate (EBC), which includes third-party annual audits to verify its quality and track the carbon stored.
• Verified carbon removal certificates: They work with trusted platforms like Patch to monitor and verify the carbon removed, so you can trust that your support is making a real, measurable impact.

By supporting this project, you’re helping prevent agricultural waste from being burned, which would otherwise release more carbon into the atmosphere. Instead, MASH Makes converts it into a stable carbon store that improves soil health and creates sustainable building materials. In India, where MASH Makes actively operates, climate change is taking a serious toll on soil quality, making agriculture increasingly difficult. With each carbon removal credit you purchase, you’re funding projects that:

• Store carbon in the ground for hundreds, even thousands, of years
• Restore soil health, especially in regions like India where agriculture faces the greatest climate challenges
• Drive climate action while fostering healthier ecosystems

Every carbon removal credit purchased from MASH Makes fuels their ambitious plan to scale by placing pyrolysis machines close to biomass sources across the global South. This distributed approach allows them to transform agricultural waste into climate solutions directly at the source, creating a widespread positive impact for the environment.

When you support our projects, you’re part of a movement that’s turning waste into lasting and scalable climate solutions.