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Our Feedstocks
Feedstock | Source | Notes |
Rice Husks | Rice mills, Rift Valley | High silica content; excellent for carbon stability |
Maize Cobs & Stalks | Cereal processors, grain stores | Abundant and consistent supply across the region |
Coffee Husks | Coffee wet mills, Central Kenya | Rich in potassium; nutrient-positive feedstock |
Sugarcane Bagasse | Sugar factories, Nandi & Kisumu | High carbon yield during pyrolysis |
Timber Mill Sawdust | Sawmills & furniture workshops, Nakuru | Dense woody biomass; produces premium-grade biochar |
Other Agro-Residues | Various processors | Sunflower hulls, groundnut shells, miscellaneous biomass |
Product — ZaoChar™ 50
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Made entirely from agro-processing waste and sawdust — ZaoChar™ 50 is a carbon-negative soil amendment that boosts crop yields, retains water, and locks carbon underground for centuries. Packaged in practical 50 kg bags designed for African farming realities.
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Product Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Product Name | ZaoCharâ„¢ 50 |
Net Weight | 50 kg per bag |
Feedstock | Agro-processing waste & sawdust |
Carbon Content | >75% Fixed Carbon |
pH Range | 7.5 – 9.0 |
Surface Area | >300 m²/g |
Application Rate | 1–5 tonnes per hectare |
Carbon Permanence | 500+ years in soil |
Certification | IBI & EBC compliant |
Packaging | 50 kg woven polypropylene bag |
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Suitable Applications
- Cereal Crop Farming — Improves water retention and nutrient availability in maize, wheat, sorghum, and millet
- Coffee & Tea Estates — Enhances acidic highland soils; reduces fertiliser costs by 20–40% over three seasons
- Horticulture & Vegetables — Greenhouse and open-field production; improves drainage in clay, retention in sandy soils
- Fruit & Plantation Crops — Bananas, avocados, mangoes, macadamia; promotes vigorous root development
- Degraded Land Restoration — Reclaiming eroded and infertile land; kick-starts biological activity
- Animal Feed Supplement — Food-grade biochar reduces livestock methane emissions and improves gut health
- Water Filtration — Filters contaminants from irrigation and wastewater in rural settings
- Construction & Building Materials — Biochar-infused concrete and insulation panels sequester carbon in infrastructure
Meet Our Founders
Steve Gikonyo
CO-FOUNDER
Steve anchors the company’s operations and technical production, overseeing the certified carbonization process and ensuring every batch of ZaoChar™ 50 meets the highest quality and traceability standards.
Felix Asenji CO-FOUNDER A passionate advocate for African soil restoration, Felix brings deep roots in Kenya's agricultural sector and a vision for transforming agro-processing waste into regenerative value for smallholder farmers across the continent.
Wouter Moekotte
CO-FOUNDER
Wouter brings international expertise in carbon markets, sustainable business models, and climate finance — connecting Biochar Carbon Removal Africa to the global net zero ecosystem and the impact investment community.