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Emerging uses for biochar
Category: Guides
Biochar is a type of charcoal that is made from biomass through a process of pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is the thermochemical…
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Biochar & Carbon Drawdown
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Biochar is one of a small number of materials recognised by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC AR6, Working…
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Plain Biochar for Decontamination and Remediation Partners
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Biochar’s high internal surface area and chemical structure can act as an adsorbent for certain pollutants. As a raw material,…
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Using Biochar in Green Roofs and Living Walls
Category: Garden and Home, Guides
Can you use Biochar in Green Roofs? The loss of green space and shading is a significant factor in increased…
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Recycling and Reusing Compost
Category: Garden and Home, Guides, News
In 2021 around 2.3 million cubic metres of peat was sold for home garden use in the UK according to…
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Seed Compost: The Ultimate Guide
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Growing Guides, Guides
Peat Free Seed compost is one of the most underrated growing media in current use, and is also called Cutting…
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Our Commitment to Net Zero by 2030
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Carbon Gold is a certified B Corporation committed to reaching net zero across our operations by 2030. Net zero is…
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Can you replant your Christmas tree?
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With the environment at the forefront of everyone’s mind, it can feel wasteful to buy a living Christmas tree every…
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How to prepare your Winter garden for the best possible Spring
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The garden might be the last thing on your mind in December but getting winter gardening jobs done now before…
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Guest blog: The Blackberry Garden
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We’re thrilled to have Alison at The Blackberry Garden telling us all about her experiences cultivating a wild garden. It’s…
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Terra Nostra Four-Year Trial: Enriched Biochar in Urban Tree Planting
Category: Case Studies, News, Tree Care
A four-year independent trial by Terra Nostra (Netherlands) compared Carbon Gold Tree Soil Improver mixed with structural tree soil (“Amsterdam…
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How to plant a tree: a step-by-step guide
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The autumn and winter months are generally considered the best time to plant trees as there will be less impact from…
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