Qualterra, an Eastern Washington-based agricultural technology company, has recently raised $4.5 million to expand its innovative operations. Specializing in converting organic waste into biochar—a substance that enhances soil health and sequesters carbon—Qualterra is poised to revolutionize sustainable agriculture. The new funding will facilitate the launch of biochar carbon credit sales and the expansion of their plant production capabilities.
The Role of Biochar in Sustainable Agriculture
Biochar is a charcoal-like material produced through pyrolysis, where organic matter is heated in a low-oxygen environment. Historically utilized by ancient Amazonian civilizations, biochar is gaining modern recognition for its environmental benefits.
