Last Updated on: 2nd July 2024, 04:52 pm
Carbon Gold, the world’s leading biochar brand, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Westland Horticulture. Founded in 2007, Carbon Gold has been at the forefront of advancements in the biochar industry, earning B-Corp certification and receiving The King’s Royal Warrant. Their Soil Association-approved products, supported by nearly two decades of research and development, have set the benchmark for sustainable soil management.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone as it introduces a range of enriched biochar products to conventional garden retailers for the first time. Home gardeners will now have access to solutions that naturally enhance soil health, sequester carbon, and mitigate climate change in a simple, accessible, and sustainable manner.
Biochar production is a scientifically validated Negative Emissions Technology CO2 removal process, recognised as a Nature-Based Solution. By converting unused woody biomass into biochar through net negative pyrolysis technology, Carbon Gold removes CO2 from the atmosphere. Biochar acts as a carbon sink when integrated into soil or substrates, contributing to environmental sustainability.
For over a decade, Carbon Gold products have been used professionally by commercial fruit and vegetable growers, professional tree growers, sports turf including Premier League football clubs, racing and golf courses, and in urban landscaping. Home growers and gardeners will now have greater access to enriched biochar products, which rejuvenate tired soils and compost, naturally retain water in summer months, and facilitate quicker rooting when planting out.
Westland, a global leader in peat-free technology, views this partnership with Carbon Gold as a strategic enhancement to its portfolio, enhancing offerings for both consumers and professional growers while reinforcing Westland’s commitment to sustainable horticulture.
Keith Nicholson, Marketing Director at Westland Horticulture, commented: “Enriched biochar has an important role to play in the future of sustainable gardening. Carbon Gold has developed a range of environmentally conscious products that we will bring to many gardeners going forward. This collaboration again places Westland at the forefront of consumer horticulture and displays our commitment to delivering real, sustainable gardening.”
Executive Chairman, Craig Sams, added: “We’re excited for this partnership with Westland – as a leader in the horticulture industry and a business that shares our goals, we’re confident that working together will encourage gardeners to choose a more environmentally-friendly approach, with biochar at its heart. Biochar has the potential to make a significant contribution to this CO2 removal, using the soil for carbon capture and storage. That is our mission.”
For more information, visit the Carbon Gold website.
