Meva Energy announces a collaboration with Weibulls, a leading provider of soil and garden products, to supply biochar produced at Meva Energy’s biomass gasification plant in Kisa, Sweden, for incorporation into Weibull’s range of landscaping soil products. This integration aims to enhance soil health and promote improved plant growth.
Meva Energy’s biochar is a valuable by-product of its biogas production in Kisa, Sweden. Created by heating biomass in an oxygen-limited environment, the porous biochar gets a high carbon content and large surface area, making it effective for improving soil quality.
“The properties of our biochar enables nutrients to bind effectively, significantly increasing the soil’s capacity to serve as a nutrient reservoir,” explains Emma Arvidsson, Product Manager for Biochar and Carbon Removal at Meva Energy. “When added to soil, biochar acts like a sponge, absorbing nutrients, moisture and gradually releasing them as needed by plants.
Weibulls, part of the Econova group, is a leading company in the Nordic region that specializes in soil and garden products. With a large and diverse customer base, ranging from home gardeners to landscaping, Weibulls plays a significant role in promoting sustainable gardening practices across Scandinavia.
”By incorporating Meva Energys biochar into our soil products we ensure a high quality soil for though environments such as urban landscaping and roof top gardens. We see an increasing demand for soils with biochar with a steady growth in volume year-on-year. By committing to long term, strategic partnerships with local producers we ensure the best quality for our products and services”, says Joel Bråthén, Product Manager at Evergreen garden care Scandinavia.
In addition to improving nutrient retention, the carbon-rich biochar improves soil structure by increasing porosity and water-holding capacity. Biochar consists of an inert (stable) carbon, which means that the carbon remains stored in the soil rather than being released into the atmosphere. Therefore, biochar serves as an important long-term carbon sink. Today, biochar is recognized as one of the most effective technologies for current deliveries of carbon dioxide removal (CDR), making it an important tool in the fight against climate change.
Through this collaboration with Weibulls, Meva Energy’s biochar will reach a wide audience, helping to make a positive impact on soil health and carbon sequestration at scale.
For more information, please contact:
Elsa Kayser, Communications Officer, elsa.kayser@mevaenergy.com