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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat\nIs Biochar?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Biochar\nis a type of carbon created by applying heat to organic material. Wood is the\nmost commonly used material to create biochar, but other substances such as\nstraw, corn stalks, and hemp stalks can also be used. Biochar is made by\nheating this organic material while starving it of oxygen \u2014 which would instead\ncreate flames and reduce the plant matter to ash \u2014 to produce a highly\npermeable, absorbent, carbon-rich biomass.\u2460 This process is called pyrolysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The\nhistory of biochar dates back thousands of years to a civilization in the\nAmazon Basin where extensive regions of dark highly fertile soil know as terra\npreta (Portuguese for “black earth”) have been discovered and\nanalyzed, revealing high concentrations of charcoal and organic matter, such as\nplant and animal remains. Found only\nwithin inhabited areas, the presence of terra preta indicates that humans were\ndeliberately responsible for its creation. \nIt is theorized by soil scientists that the ancient Amazonians used a\n“slash-and-char” process to develop this rich soil.”\u2461 With slash-and-char, plant material, crop\nremains, animal remains and even human waste were ignited and buried to smolder\n(rather than burn) which produced the carbon now commonly referred to as\n“biochar”. This process left\nthe carbon of the burned material creating a hospitable environment for\nbeneficial micro-organisms that nurture plants. \nThis subsequently transformed the degraded soil to fertile soil. The micro-organisms do not eat this biochar,\nbut it serves as more of a microbiome condominium that they live in. Biochar also retains moisture so it also\nprovides the aquatic environment that these micro-organisms need to remain\nactive and subsequently provide the necessary nutrients for optimum plant\ngrowth. The biochar is a long term\ncarbon as it is still in the soil 3,000 years later in the Amazon. The short term carbon that the\nmicro-organisms eat to produce the nutrients for plants is supplied by the\nother dead plant materials in the soil that has not been pyrolysed and is\nreadily available for their use. It is small wonder that the hemp growers like biochar.\nIn outdoor trials, the various strains saw flower yields jump from 20 to 107\npercent when blended biochar was applied.\u2462 “By using hemp biochar as\na soil conditioner farmers can increase water retention, decreasing the amount\nneeded, especially in drier climates and keeping nutrients in the ground,\npreventing runoff, and increasing crop yields, while reducing inputs. Water and quality soil are becoming scarce\nresources, they are also agriculture’s most vital resources and we all want to\nprotect them for the future of America”\u2463 and the World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Biochar is a soil amendment designed to\nreintroduce nutrients and microorganisms back into the soil to increase\nfertility, increase the soil\u2019s water holding capacity, remove toxins from\nsoils, and ultimately sequester carbon, which is an imperative action to be\ntaken in order to combat the effects of climate change and mitigate the\nforthcoming unprecedented changes to our planet” (Yu, Harper, Hoepfl and\nDomermuth, 2017) \u2464 Biochar is characterized “by\nhigh specific surfaces of more than 300 m2 per gram, distributed over countless\nnano-, micro-and meso-pores. The ability of these pores to store water makes\nbiochar a very efficient medium for storing moisture. The pores also trap large\nquantities of practically immobile air; with the result that biochar\nconstitutes one of the best currently known insulation materials.”\u2465<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hemp\nBiochar (<\/strong>CannaChar™\/HempChar™)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\nis still much research to be done on hemp biochar for soil remediation and\nother uses. The quality of any biochar\nvaries dependent on the type of organic material from which it is produced, the\ntemperature of the pyrolysis process, and the length of time the material was\n“cooked”. If biochar is made\nusing high temperatures it is not as suitable for soil remediation because all\nof the cracks and crevices that the microbiome like to occupy are not as\nreadily created under those high temperature and long cooking duration\nvariables. Also for hemp biochar (or any\nbiochar) if it is added to soil without being “charged” with the\nappropriate microbiome that foster plant growth, it may initially have a\ndetrimental effect on plant growth until there is a build-up of more beneficial\nmicrobiome. Although not technically\n“approved” by the USDA for use as a feed supplement, a natural way of\n“charging” biochar is to add a small portion to animal feed in a\ncommercial feedlot and as it moves through the animal’s digestive system it\npicks up some of the beneficial microbiome that is needed to facilitate plant\ngrowth. This coupled with covering the\nground of the feedlot also naturally infuses the biochar with microbiome. Then, the biochar and the manure mix that\ncovers the ground of the feedlot can be collected and returned to the arable\nsoil or put into a compost procedure that creates a concentrated liquid form of\nnatural fertilizer. An added bonus of feeding\nand spreading any biochar on the ground of the feedlot corrals is that due to\nits absorbency, the biochar will decrease the odor of the feedlot and additionally\nretain moisture which cuts down the ever present ubiquitous dust generated in commercial\nfeeding facilities. Using biochar in this way produces an excellent natural\nfertilizer containing long term carbon, short term carbon, and microbiome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turning Waste into Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In Colorado and many other states, the nascent Cannabis\/Hemp industry has been focused on the medicinal and recreational benefits of the versatile Cannabis plant.\u00a0 All Hemp is Cannabis, but not all Cannabis is Hemp only because of bureaucratic statutes that define hemp as different from Cannabis.\u00a0 The medicinal side and recreational side of the Cannabis plant definitely have their places and will continue to be a big part of the Cannabis\/Hemp economy.\u00a0 However, this side of the industry only uses a portion of the plant and its focus is mainly on the flower.\u00a0 These states have tons of stalks and extracted biomass going to waste because no one quite knows \u00a0what to do with it. By turning this “waste” into CannaChar™\/HempChar™<\/strong> we can produce something that has value and utility for the above mentioned purposes of soil remediation, water filtration and even bio-plastics and building materials.\u00a0 With our portable biochar oven we can go directly to where all this “waste” is stored and create our CannaChar™\/HempChar™ <\/strong>on the spot, cleaning up the waste and adding value to the growers’ crops.\u00a0 The Colorado Hemp Processing Cooperative is currently seeking Shareholders and Strategic Partners who want to help us do this as we will need a small army of portable biochar ovens to cover the wild, wild west as well as all of the other Hemp\/Cannabis producing states and countries. Please contact us if you are interested in partnering with us in this manner at info@COHPC.ORG<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Multiple Other Uses and Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The latest\ndevelopments at the Ithaka Institute are now focusing on its use as a building\nmaterial. Why? As well as having excellent insulating properties, improving air\nquality, being able to soak up moisture and protect from radiation, biochar\nalso allows buildings to be turned into carbon sinks. Every ton of biochar used\nin a building\u2019s envelope means that the equivalent of more or less one ton of\nCO2 is prevented from re-entering the atmosphere.” \u2465 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a partial list of the benefits of using biochar plaster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Humidity regulation In addition to\nsoil remediation and building materials, biochar can also be used for cleaning\n\u201cgrey water\u201d, as an absorber in sports clothing, in batteries, a livestock food\nadditive as mentioned above, fresh water filtration, bio-plastics, and other building materials. These\nand the numerous other possibilities for the use of Hemp Biochar (CannaChar™\/HempChar ™<\/strong>) are still being\nexplored and investigated. It can\npossibly be used as a precursor for activated carbon, cosmetic applications,\ncoal replacement, a bio-composite additive, plastic reinforcement additive,\nand as an organic growth medium. Out of\nall these possibilities, the most beneficial uses will probably be for the\nafore mentioned soil remediation, water filtration, bio-plastics and possibly electrical\nstorage in batteries and bast based supercapacitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An\nadditional bonus in the production of biochar is that we are able to produce it\nin modern biochar ovens utilizing 21st Century technology. This technology can capture the Syngas released\nduring the pyrolysis process. Syngas is\na combination of Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Methane and\nNitrogen. Syngas can be filtered and compressed and used\nlike propane for the production of electricity. \nIn addition, the excess heat produced by the pyrolysis process can be\ncaptured using a 20th Century technology called a Tesla Turbine (Developed and\npatented in 1913 by Nikola Tesla) and this excess heat can also utilized to\nproduce electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tesla turbine\nat <\/strong>Nikola Tesla Museum \u2466<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The time is right to explore and expand the many possible uses of hemp biochar.\u00a0 For CannaChar™\/HempChar™<\/strong> \u00a0to be of benefit to the greatest and highest good, we should look at substituting\u00a0 renewable biochar as an alternative to unsustainable and non-renewable petroleum based products to help clean up our planet, our air, our water, and promote a more healthy environment.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\nis a more detailed list of other products that can probably utilize <\/strong>C<\/strong>annaChar™\/HempChar™:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Food and Beverage Products<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bottle Labels<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coasters<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee Cup Sleeves<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee Filters<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee Packaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cup Holders<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disposable Plates<\/p>\n\n\n\n Egg Cartons<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food Trays<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fruit Packaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n Napkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n Placemats<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sandwich Wrappers<\/p>\n\n\n\n To-Go Containers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tea Bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n Farm and Garden<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaf Litter Bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plant Wraps<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seed blockers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seed Tapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seedling Starter Pots<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sheet Mulch<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weed Barrier Cloth<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soil Remediation and\nEnhancement<\/p>\n\n\n\n Animal Food Supplement\n(needs Federal Approval)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soil Moisture Retention<\/p>\n\n\n\n Home and Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n Air Filters<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book Covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book Marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water Filters<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ceiling Tiles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Computer Covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drop Cloths<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hangers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kitchen Waste Compost\nBags<\/p>\n\n\n\n Picture Matting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toilet Covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wall Coverings<\/p>\n\n\n\n Radiation Shields<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical<\/p>\n\n\n\n Band-Aids<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biodegradable Bedpans<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biodegradable Disposal\nBags<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biodegradable Kidney\nDishes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biodegradable Urinals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gurney Liners<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patient Gowns and\nSlippers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skin Wraps<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surgical Attire (Mask\nand Caps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Underpads and Exam Table\nPaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shipping Supplies<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chardboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cubicle Dividers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edge Protectors<\/p>\n\n\n\n Envelopes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber Drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n File Dividers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Folders<\/p>\n\n\n\n In and Outboxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notebook Covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shipping Tubes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Personal Use<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biodegradable Urns<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gift Wrap<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanitary Napkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toilet Liners<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bird Cage Liners<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fish Tank Filters<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pet Caskets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poop Bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kitty Litter Liners<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wee Wee Pads<\/p>\n\n\n\n Miscellaneous<\/p>\n\n\n\n Car Insulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caskets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Casket Liners and Crypts<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaskets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wall Insulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carbon Black Replacement\nin Batteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Benefits Of Hemp\nand Hemp Biochar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n High Insulation\nProperties<\/p>\n\n\n\n Air Decontamination<\/p>\n\n\n\n Noise Reduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low Electrostatic Charging\nof Air<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conservation of Wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increased Oxygen\nProduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reduction of Dust and\nDust Mites<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antibacterial<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antimicrobial<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mold and Mildew\nResistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flame Retardant<\/p>\n\n\n\n Restoration After Floods<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humidity Regulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Odor Reduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n Electromagnetic\nRadiation Shielding<\/p>\n\n\n\n Radioactive Soil and\nWater Remediation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digestive Tract Health\nfor Humans and Animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To help us on this Mission to create for the Greatest and Highest Good, we need your Help.\u00a0 The Colorado Hemp Processing Cooperative (CHPC) was formed to bring Economic Stimulus to Rural America and we need your help to get it done.\u00a0 The CHPC is a true Cooperative organized as a Limited Cooperative Association, the 21st Century version of the more traditional Cooperative.\u00a0 We are on the forefront of changing the current negative competitive mindset to a positive mindset of Cooperation\u00a0 and Collaboration. The current competitive mindset has glaringly shown us that it is not sustainable.\u00a0 If it was, we wouldn’t have all these pollutants in our air, our soil, our water, our clothing and our food.\u00a0 The Collaborative mindset is sustainable but we need to unite and make it happen together.\u00a0 We’re not asking anyone to do it alone, but you can join us and make it happen together by becoming a CHPC Shareholder at COHPC.ORG<\/a>.\u00a0 Patron Shares are only $100 and we need thousands of you to join us to do the work that needs to be done to Co-Create our planet into the Edenic Utopia it has the potential to be. Thank you for your Collaboration and Support!♥\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2460 https:\/\/thehempmag.com\/2018\/09\/bringing-back-biochar\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2461 http:\/\/biocharnow.com\/history\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2462 https:\/\/medium.com\/@albertbates\/clash-of-the-negative-emissions-titans-cannabis-meet-biochar-9588c9d937d<\/a> \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2463 https:\/\/www.thefencepost.com\/opinion\/hemp-biochars-use-as-a-soil-conditioner\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2464 https:\/\/stbe.appstate.edu\/news\/researching-biochar-hemp-waste<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2465 \nhttps:\/\/www.biochar-journal.org\/en\/ct\/3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Positive effects of\nbiochar plaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Insulation
\u2022 Noise protection
\u2022 Binding of toxins (volatile organic compounds)
\u2022 Protection against electromagnetic radiation
\u2022 Less electrostatic charging
\u2022 Conservation of wood
\u2022 Less dust (mites!)
\u2022 Deodorant
\u2022 Aesthetic
\u2022 Anti-bacterial, fungicide
\u2022 Air-cleaning \u2022 Carbon Sequestration” \u2465 <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cohpc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/375px-Teslas_Turbine.jpg\")
Turning Waste into Value<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n