WasteX Removes 131 Tons of CO₂e in July Through Biochar Programs in Indonesia
- WasteX
- Sep 6
- 2 min read
WasteX’s biochar programs in Indonesia have achieved a new milestone. In July 2025 alone, WasteX mitigated an estimated 131 tons of CO₂e.
This figure is based on biochar production in July and its expected application in agriculture. Once applied to farmland, biochar creates a multi-layered positive impact on the environment:
Carbon removal and storage (>1,000 years): Long-term, stable carbon locked in soils.
Carbon removal and storage (<1,000 years): Medium-term storage of carbon in soils.
Methane avoidance from biomass burning: Preventing emissions by converting waste into biochar instead of burning.
Extra carbon sequestration in soil: Biochar helps soils form protective clumps (aggregates) that shield organic matter, allowing more carbon to be trapped and preserved.
Fertilizer use reduction: By improving soil health, biochar reduces the need for fertilizer, cutting emissions from its production and use.
Visualizing the Impact: 131 Tons in Perspective
To understand the scale of this monthly achievement, 131 tons of CO₂e is equivalent to:
The total annual carbon footprint of 655 people in Indonesia.
Offsetting the emissions from driving a car for 537,000 kilometers.
Neutralizing the emissions from riding a motorcycle for 1.7 million kilometers.
The carbon cost of 30-65 million queries on a large AI model like ChatGPT.
The environmental impact of 160-320 Bitcoin transactions.
WasteX's Biochar Program in Indonesia
The company operates across several regions in Indonesia, working with mills to convert agricultural residues into biochar using its small-scale, high-tech biochar equipment.
It then partners with Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera and Adakarbon to assist and train local farmers use biochar in their land, improving soil health, boosting yields, and providing measurable climate benefits.
Beyond carbon sequestration, the program already shows promising results — higher crop yields and increased farmer incomes. At scale, biochar could become a critical tool in helping Indonesia meet its food security goals by 2045 while reducing emissions.
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