MASH Makes

It’s been a busy year for MASH Makes. We started by getting our first production site in Karnataka up and running, and tomorrow we’re marking the expansion of that facility with a groundbreaking ceremony. Once completed, the expansion will more than double the biochar and biofuel production capacity of what is already Asia's largest high-quality carbon removal facility. In between, we’ve conducted dozens of biochar trials, gained new certifications, and built important partnerships. We’re making steady progress towards our goals. Watch this space for more developments in 2025. Nefco - the Nordic Green Bank XPRIZE Carol Bell Carbon Standards International AG ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification #MASHMakes #CDR #Biofuel #Biochar #CarbonRemoval #CarbonCredits

This week, MASH Makes celebrates the unique collaboration and shared expertise that we share between Denmark and India. 📍 In Denmark, we're hosting three of our Indian colleagues – Naman Gupta, Bobby Choudhary, and Niranjan Kolhe – this week. Their visit focuses on deepening collaboration with our technical teams and refining strategies to optimise production. 📍 Meanwhile, in India, our Danish colleague, Rasmus Bruun Sleimann, is returning from five months as Head of Plant Operations at our Karnataka facility. During his time in India, Rasmus helped significantly enhance our production capabilities, achieve key targets for the year, and elevate operational standards. Back in Denmark, Rasmus will resume his role as Head of Test Centre. To further build on this collaboration, we also welcome Kim Bach, a Danish professional with extensive experience managing complex manufacturing operations, as our Chief Operating Officer for India. Kim soon relocate to India to oversee and enhance our production processes. Looking forward to even more collaboration and shared experiences in 2025!

Our biochar is one of the most stable forms of carbon storage available! A recent analysis revealed that our biochar is over 99% inertinite, with very little reactive carbon. The samples also demonstrated exceptionally high reflectance—over 4%—with a very narrow range of values. That means that we’re essentially producing inertinite biochar—a highly stable and permanent solution for carbon storage. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of our carbonisation process. While more testing is planned, this promising data confirms that MASH Makes biochar stands out as one of the most durable carbon removal solutions available today. Thanks to Aarhus University and GEUS, and professors Hamed Sanei, Arka Rudra, and Henrik I. Petersen for great collaboration. #Biochar #CarbonSequestration #CarbonStorage #MASHMakes #CarbonRemoval #CDR #Inertinite

This month, we’ve shared impressive results from our biochar field studies. Today, we turn the spotlight on the farmers and researchers making these achievements possible. 📍 In central Maharashtra, India, we partner with MANAVLOK(Marathwada Navnirman Lokayat), a non-profit organisation focused on rural development. Together, we trial biochar to improve soil health, increase crop yields, and promote sustainable agriculture. These trials show biochar’s power to enhance farming and sustain its own production. It’s a cycle of growth that benefits both the land and its people. Swipe through to see some of our favourite moments from the field. #SustainableFarming #Biochar #SoilHealth #RuralDevelopment #CircularEconomy And a special thanks to Christopher Herwig for the beautiful images!

🌾 Yes, you can combine biochar with traditional inputs! MASH Makes’ biochar is an EBC AgroOrganic soil enhancer made from organic waste, designed to improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. It works seamlessly with familiar inputs like urea, organic manure, cocopeat, and more to amplify their benefits. And today's a great day to talk about that because it's World Soil Day! Over 95% of our food depends on healthy soils, which supply 15 of the 18 essential elements plants need. Yet, climate change and human activity are degrading this precious resource. Sustainable practices such as minimum tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping are essential to restoring soil health. These measures improve fertility, conserve biodiversity, and even sequester carbon—key in combating climate change. MASH Makes’ biochar fits seamlessly into these practices. It enhances the soil’s ability to retain water, boost nutrient availability, and supports plant health. When combined with inputs like vermicompost, humic acid, and zeolite, biochar supercharges the benefits of sustainable soil management. 🌱 By choosing biochar, you’re investing in better soil health, higher yields, and a more sustainable future. Biochar Life Biochar Today FAO #Biochar #CDR #CarbonRemoval #SustainableAgriculture #OrganicFarming #WorldSoilDay

It has been very interesting following Tom's trials and tribulations and its impressive to see how far the small team has gotten. 📈 We've had some good conversations over the past period and I was happy to see that some of that made it into the podcast. Tom uses this to provide a great perspective on the different ways one can approach biochar carbon removal.💡 Go Restord! 🌱🖤 #biochar #cdr #scaling #impact

Our biochar works both horizontally—and vertically! Check out our impressive results with vertical farming here: https://lnkd.in/dTYNhEuZ Our AgriOrganic biochar is a sustainable soil amendment made from organic waste that's proven to improve soil health by retaining water and nutrients. In our latest commercial trial, we explored how biochar could enhance vertical farming—the practice of growing crops in stacked layers or vertically-inclined surfaces to maximise space and resource efficiency. Here’s what we found: 🪴 27% more productivity: Biochar allowed farmers to grow 27% more crops in the same space, removing the need for land expansion. 🪴 Extended growing seasons: With biochar, onions thrived in summer—a season they typically struggle in—unlocking the potential for a third crop rotation and greater year-round productivity. 🪴 Healthier soil: Biochar provided uniform moisture and nutrient distribution, ensuring plants had what they needed to grow healthily. 🪴 Reduced water use: Biochar eliminated the need for expensive water circulation systems or complex vertical farming towers. Have you seen or tried vertical farming before? Share your experience in the comments below! #Biochar #CDR #CarbonRemoval #SustainableAgriculture #Agriculture #Farming #OrganicFarming #LandUse

Thanks to Supercritical and Cula Technologies for visiting our production facility in Karnataka! We’re proud to showcase the lifecycle of biochar production and the innovative solutions driving the biochar ecosystem forward. Together, we’re tackling challenges like feedstock sustainability, scaling advanced carbon removal systems, and ensuring transparency in carbon removal credit markets. A key part of all this is a robust system for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV). That involves collecting real-time data, compiling it in meaningful ways, and ensuring it meets the highest standards of accuracy and integrity through independent validation. Grateful for collaborations that keep pushing the boundaries of carbon removal! #CarbonRemoval #Biochar #Biofuel #MRV #CDR #MashMakes #Cula #Supercritical

We recently hosted the XPRIZE Carbon Removal team at our first commercial plant in India to showcase our highly scalable and efficient carbon removal technology. As one of the Top 20 teams in XPRIZE Carbon Removal, a global competition to find scalable solutions for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere, we showcased our innovative approach. Our cost-effective technology removes carbon while producing biochar and biofuel—two impactful solutions for reducing emissions from agriculture and shipping. Our model is ready to scale today, and we aim to remove a gigaton of carbon within decades. Locally, we also highlighted how our work transforms waste into improved livelihoods for farmers and builds resilience to climate change risks in India. Here, the social cost of carbon is the highest in the world. Thanks to the XPRIZE team for visiting and supporting our work. We remain committed to scaling these solutions to achieve gigaton-level impact. #Biochar #Biofuel #MASHMakes #XPRIZE #XPRIZECarbonRemoval #CDR #CarbonRemoval #SustainableAgriculture

Check out the data! One application of our biochar boosts crop value for AT LEAST four seasons. That's great news for farmers in drought-prone areas, where soil health and productivity are crucial. In our Ambajogai, India trials, biochar-treated plots delivered yields up to 110% higher than control plots. With our "pay-as-you-go" model, farmers immediately benefit from 55% of those yield gains – and 100% once payment is complete. This model lowers financial risk, strengthens farming resilience, and supports sustainable agriculture. 📊 Technical Details 📊 This trial uses a five-year, "pay-as-you-go" repayment model at $120 per ton with a 7% interest rate, based on results from the first four seasons. Farmers repay seasonally, under a "no cure, no pay" arrangement. The season specific yield increase was 56% and income increase was 78% for the specific season, after considering the need to pay for biochar at the above prices. Get more info on the study here: https://lnkd.in/dZxiUS9r US Biochar Initiative Biochar Today #biochar #MASHMakes #CDR #CarbonRemoval #ClimateTech