1:20 pm today

Explainer: What exactly is biochar and why should you care?

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm today
Matt Welton stands in front of his kiln

Matt's kiln is fuelled with organic waste for biochar production Photo: RNZ/Sally Round

Last week we spoke to clothing brand Kowtow about turning their clothes into organic biochar.

That prompted many of you to ask about the science behind the process and any carbon cost, so we thought we'd find out! 

Matt Welton is fast becoming the go to person for all things biochar, he talks to Jesse.