Sustainable Biochar Production and Application at UCCS Farm

Project Coordinator: Aidan Speidel​, Andrew Erickson​, Collin Koonce​, Seth Colombelli-Silva​, Tanishq Raskar

Project Sponsor: Feyza Kazanc Ozerinc, Assistant Professor

Responsible Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Total GAF Funding: $16,5000.00

Themes: Soil Fertility, Waste Reduction, Research, Education

Goal: Use biochar at the UCCS Farm to improve soil and sequester CO₂, and support UCCS sustainability through waste reduction and circular economy practices.

Estimated Impact: Biochar output: ~1 lb/hr. Waste diverted: >100 kg/year.​ CO₂ sequestered: measurable kg CO₂-eq.​ Soil & plant improvements: pH, nutrients, water retention, yield.​