In the latest episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees sits down with Varsha Ramesh Walsh, the CEO and co-founder of Offstream, to discuss how her company is making carbon markets more accessible and efficient for project developers in biomass, biochar, and carbon capture.

Offstream, based in Denver, Colorado, specializes in simplifying the complexities of carbon market compliance, allowing developers to focus on scaling their projects and accelerating cash flow. With a strong background in business development, strategy, and operations, Varsha understands the challenges facing carbon credit projects and has built Offstream to remove the friction in regulatory compliance.

The conversation covers the key obstacles that developers face when entering carbon markets, including the difficulty of navigating compliance frameworks and accessing financial incentives. Varsha explains how Offstream provides tools and expertise to streamline the process, ensuring that project developers can focus on impact rather than bureaucracy.

The discussion also touches on the future of carbon markets and how digital innovation can enhance transparency and efficiency. By reducing administrative burdens, Offstream aims to unlock greater opportunities for sustainable initiatives and make carbon credits a viable revenue stream for more developers.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varsha-ramesh/
• Website: https://www.useoffstream.com

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In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Megan K. Lees speaks with Raymond Apy, CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions, about how innovation is reshaping biosolid disposal. Based in Saratoga Springs, New York, Apy’s company is pioneering a proprietary thermal treatment technology that transforms waste into a sustainable, carbon-rich biochar.

The discussion covers the environmental and economic benefits of biochar, including its role in soil restoration, carbon sequestration, and reducing odors, air emissions, and greenhouse gases. Apy, with over 30 years of experience in engineering, business strategy, and environmental science, shares insights into the science behind biochar production and its growing applications in agriculture, manufacturing, and waste management.

This episode highlights the potential of biochar to turn a waste problem into an ecological solution, making it a must-listen for sustainability advocates, industry professionals, and anyone interested in innovative environmental technologies.

CORRECTION: At 20:36 Ray states that he first met with the leadership of the Town of Moreau in 2000. The actual year was 2020.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-apy-61a8757
• Website: https://northeasternbiochar.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NortheasternBiocharSolutions

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In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Steen Rasmussen of Ikigai Carbon, who discusses the innovative work being done in the field of biochar and sustainability. The conversation covers the mission of Ikigai Carbon, Steen's journey into biochar solutions, the community impact of their projects, and the transformative power of biochar in addressing environmental and socioeconomic challenges. Steen also shares insights on the challenges of scaling biochar solutions, the importance of carbon credits, and the unique aspects of biochar as a sustainable resource.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steen-m-rasmussen/
• Ikigai Carbon: https://www.ikigaicarbon.com/

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