Public Square Discussion: Environmentalism & Biochar

Join us at the CCE Public Square as a distinguished panel will discuss biochar and an upcoming Pizza for the Planet event that will produce it!

This discussion examines biochar--a charcoal-like substance made from burning organic material (also known as 'biomass') a safe and controlled process called pyrolysis. During pyrolysis, organic materials, in the upcoming Earth Day event, it'll be used pizza boxes, are burned in a container with little oxygen. The organic material is converted into biochar--a very stable form of carbon--almost none of which is released into the atmosphere. The heat created during pyrolysis can then be captured and used as a form of clean energy.

As with all Public Square discussions, we want to hear from you--there will be a live Q&A session in which panelists will take your questions about issues that matter most to you.

The Public Square discussion will take place Thursday, April 20 at 3 p.m. in Butch's Den in the lower level of the Compton Union Building. 

Contact: dave jones at dave.jones@wsu.edu