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We aim to be a part of the climate change solution, one pint at a time.
By utilizing organic waste from the brewing of beer and a reaction called pyrolysis,
SequesChar takes brewer’s spent grain and turns it into renewable energy and biochar.
Brewers face a significant challenge in disposing of their spent grains, which account for 85% of the brewing industry’s physical waste. In the United States alone, this amounts to approximately six billion pounds of barley and other grains per year. While rich in protein and fiber, spent grains have high moisture content and low pH, making them prone to spoilage and contamination. The common practice of giving them away or selling them at a low price to farmers for animal feed, fertilizer, or compost has drawbacks such as transportation emissions, variability in demand, and limited value realization. To unlock the full potential of spent grains as a valuable resource, innovative approaches are needed to maximize their value while minimizing environmental impact.
Biochar serves as a valuable soil amendment which not only sequesters carbon out of the atmosphere, but also offers additional income through direct sales, tax incentives, and carbon credits.
Our system is projected to achieve a 20% reduction in natural gas consumption within breweries. This not only benefits the environment but also translates into substantial cost savings for brewers in terms of utility expenses.
By converting spent grain into biochar, opportunities for additional income arise through avenues such as direct biochar sales, carbon credits, and tax incentives.
Carbon capture technologies offer brewers valuable marketing assets and serve as tangible evidence of their dedication to environmental stewardship, a core value of the industry.
