Minneapolis to Become First City in North America to Own and Operate Biochar Facility
March 11, 2025 | Source: Minneapolis City of Lakes
Minneapolis is making history by becoming the first city in North America to own and operate a biochar facility. With the City producing its own biochar, it is reinforcing its commitment to building a climate legacy.
Biochar is a specialized charcoal created by heating wood waste to 700 degrees in a low-oxygen environment. The Minneapolis biochar facility will be located at 670 25th Ave. SE and have the capacity to annually:
- Process over 3,000 tons of wood waste
- Produce over 500 tons of biochar
- Remove nearly 3,700 tons of carbon dioxide which is the equivalent of taking over 789 cars off the road
Construction on the facility is expected to begin this spring with biochar production beginning in the summer or early fall.