News and Updates for Biochar 2016 - August 22-25
Conference News & Updates
August 2nd, 2016
From: Tom Miles, Conference Chair
We are heading into the final stages of organization for the conference... If you have already registered, thank you! If you still need to register, do so at this link.

See usbi2016.org for more on travel, lodging, parking at OSU, and other important conference information.

We have had more than 250 people register. Attendees will include: feedstock producers; conversion technologies; biochar processors, brokers and distributors; users such as agencies, farmers, growers, individuals and commercial landscape and environmental services; private and public laboratory and research organizations; non-profits; public policy makers; and regulators. Presentations and attendees represent the challenges and opportunities of all the diverse ecologies in North America with contributions from Asia, the Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Let's take this opportunity to identify productive directions and strategies for product quality and use guidelines, producer and consumer education, market development, appropriate technology applications, research and policy, so that all can enjoy the benefits of biochar.          

We are really looking forward to a robust program, great networking, and an all around great time!

  Thank you sponsors!

This week's highlight: Norris Thermal Technologies

Norris Thermal Technologies Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer representative for Biogreen for all of North America.  Biogreen is an innovative and worldwide patented continuous thermal treatment which can be used as carbonizer, pyrolyzer or gasifier. It can thermally convert any kind of waste such as biomass (forest or crop residue), plastic (from MSW or industry), rubber (used tires) sewage or industrial sludge.  The production is char, oil and or gas.  Biogreen is very controllable and adaptable and is industrial designed and scalable for up 0.5 to 2 TPH (per screw) of dried feedstock.  Over 28 systems are installed around the world to date.

Meet the following supporters and exhibitors at the conference!
We would also like to thank Rexius and BioLogical Carbon, LLC for their support!
Exclusively for Non-profit groups:
In addition to enjoying a special registration rate for non-profit groups, we have made exhibit space available for you...Bring a stack of brochures, samples, or business cards to share with conference participants on the Community Table. Space on the table will be first come, first served, so get to the conference early to spread the word about what you are doing in the world of Biochar...
Visit USBI2016.org for more information.