Welcome to Tapovanam
Biochar Carbon Removal for Sustainable Agriculture
Tapovanam Organic Farming Systems Initiatives
Transforming Waste into Sustainable Solutions: Tapovanam's Biochar Initiative for Waste Management
We close the loop between waste and resource. Our biochar plant is designed to be self-sustaining—the syngas generated during pyrolysis is used to maintain reactor temperatures and generate electricity, powering the entire system with minimal external energy input. By using locally sourced agricultural residues and returning value to local soils and farmers, our system embodies the principles of circular economy and climate justice.
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1 Tonne of Biochar = ~3 Tonnes of COâ‚‚ Removed
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Locally Collected. Locally Processed. Locally Beneficial.
Why Biochar ?
It is Scalable, Durable and Empowers Local Community.
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Regenerative Agriculture
Climate Action through Durable Carbon Removal
Farmer
Livelihoods
The Wisdom of the Past, Reinvented for the Future
Thousands of years ago, Indigenous communities in the Amazon created rich, fertile “Terra Preta” (dark earth) by mixing charcoal with organic matter into the soil. This early form of biochar turned nutrient-poor ground into highly productive farmland.
Fast forward to today—at Tapovanam, we are scaling this ancient wisdom using modern pyrolysis technology to convert agricultural residues into biochar. This isn’t just about soil; it’s about climate, food security, and regenerating the Earth.