Myno is a startup focusing on carbon removal and the production of biochar through pyrolysis. By converting timber and agricultural waste into biochar, a carbon-negative material, Myno plays a key role in addressing climate change. Biochar has a wide range of applications, including soil amendment, fertilizer, and even animal feed to reduce methane emissions. This process captures carbon and generates renewable energy, making biochar production a clean and sustainable process.
Currently, Myno is constructing its first Carbon Removal Facility (CRF), which will transform degradable waste into permanent carbon-based products. These include renewable carbon materials, clean energy, and certified carbon removal credits.
Agriculture is one of the sectors in which Myno aims to have the most significant impact. By producing high-quality, low-cost biochar, the company seeks to improve agricultural performance, enhance carbon drawdown, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Biochar can increase soil health by improving aeration, optimizing pH, and fostering beneficial microbes. Benefits for agriculture include improved drought resilience, reduced nitrogen fertilizer use (and associated emissions), an estimated 10-20% increase in crop yields, a 20-40% improvement in nutrient-use efficiency, and a 15-45% increase in plant-available water.
In addition to agriculture, Myno’s carbon-negative materials have the potential to replace unsustainable, carbon-intensive inputs across various industries. These include alternatives for carbon black in electronics and batteries, carbon fiber, plastics, and additives for concrete, asphalt, and insulation in the construction industry. Myno’s materials also show promise in environmental applications such as anaerobic digestion, soil decontamination, and water filtration.
Myno is actively researching new industrial applications for its technology and is seeking strategic partnerships to expand its portfolio of carbon-negative solutions.
