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WasteX's biochar equipment for Sustainology APRIL 2026 - WasteX has completed the commissioning and handover of a biochar production equipment for Sustainology, supporting the conversion of rice husk into biochar through efficient carbonization operations. The project marks another operational deployment of WasteX technology designed to help partners turn agricultural residues into higher-value products while reducing waste. Delivering on Performance KPIs The final handover c

WasteX Biochar Facility in Batang MARCH 2026 — WasteX has reached a new milestone in its mission to scale carbon removal, achieving a record-breaking weekly biochar production following strategic optimizations across its Indonesian facility network. By streamlining operations at four active sites in West and East Java, WasteX has boosted weekly output by 40% compared to previous months. This surge is attributed to a combination of high-performance feedstock and operation opti

WasteX's team, Virga (far right), with local farmers and agricultural extension officers BOJONEGORO, INDONESIA — Biochar-treated crops in Bojonegoro showed stronger performance during the recent intense rainy season, based on field visits conducted by WasteX from January 13 to 15, 2026. The company visited several demonstration plots to review how crops grown with biochar-amended soil were responding to prolonged wet weather that has affected farming areas. Shallot Plots Show

Researchers from Diponegoro University used closed chambers to extract gas samples GROBOGAN, INDONESIA - A recent rice field study in Central Java, Indonesia, found that integrating biochar into conventional farming practices reduced total greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent, while also increasing crop yields. The emissions reduction was driven primarily by lower methane output. Methane potential declined from 4,545 to 803 kg CO₂-equivalent (CO2e) per hectare in bioc

JANUARY 2026 - WasteX has been selected as one of 19 suppliers in a Salesforce-backed purchase via Milkywire , contributing to a global portfolio of more than 12,500 tonnes of durable carbon removal. The pre-purchase initiative, facilitated by Milkywire, is designed to provide early-stage capital to high-integrity carbon removal projects with long-term mitigation potential. WasteX contributed 1,167 tonnes of durable carbon removal to the portfolio, reflecting confidence in th

JANUARY 2026 - WasteX is working with Universitas Tribhuwana Tunggadewi ( UNITRI ) to support the development and wider adoption of biochar in Indonesia. The collaboration strengthens WasteX’s ongoing engagement with industry players, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations to support climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural systems in the country. The collaboration was initiated through a guest lecture and podcast session, serving as the first step