Biochar Hub
A biochar Hub in the community turns local organic waste into a powerful resource. By producing biochar — a natural soil enhancer that locks carbon into the ground — the Hub improves soil health, supports local food production, and helps fight climate change.
✅ Soil fertility
Enhances soil fertility in urban gardens and parks.
✅ CO₂
Locks carbon in the soil, reducing CO₂ emissions
✅ Moisture
Retains moisture and supports plants growth.
Synergies
The hub can offer workshops on regenerative practices, waste reduction, and carbon-smart gardening, empowering residents to build a greener, more resilient neighborhood. Together, we transform waste into wealth for both the community and the planet.
User Stories
The user stories on this page illustrate the real potential of urban farming — how fresh, locally grown food can connect businesses, schools, restaurants, and communities. While these stories are fictional, they are based on real-world synergies that could emerge when repurposing urban spaces for sustainable food production. Explore the possibilities and imagine how urban farming could transform your city!
Name: Aneta Broż
Title: Soil Improvement Specialist
Vision: My vision is a city where every patch of soil supports biodiversity, captures carbon, and makes neighborhoods healthier.
Background
works to restore soil health in urban parks and public land. She knew biochar could boost soil fertility and help the city adapt to climate challenges, but scaling it up required the right partnerships.
“Healthy soil isn’t just good for plants — it’s critical for water retention and climate resilience.”
Partnering with TURF
Through Turf, Lena integrated biochar into city landscaping projects. The collaboration made it possible to process local organic waste into high-quality biochar, applied directly to degraded soils.
“With Turf, we’ve transformed underused land into thriving green spaces.”
Impact and vision
Thanks to this work, soil quality improved, stormwater runoff decreased, and the city became more sustainable.