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      Biochar as a Multifaceted Solution for a Circular, Low-Carbon Cannabis Industry

      Biochar as a Multifaceted Solution for a Circular, Low-Carbon Cannabis Industry

      The cannabis sector is rapidly evolving, with that evolution comes growing pressure to reduce environmental impacts, cut operational costs, and strengthen sustainable resource resilience. Biochar, is a stable, carbon-rich material that improves cannabis cultivation by enhancing soil health, reducing costs, and supporting ESG goals. It enables carbon sequestration, carbon-credit revenue, and provides environmental benefits like water filtration and waste reduction for cannabis operations.


      sonya betker

      Sonya Betker

      Biochar as a Multifaceted Solution for a Circular, Low-Carbon Cannabis Industry
      Sonya Betker is a Project Director at SCS Engineers, where she leads strategic sustainability and circular economy initiatives for public and private sector clients. Sonya is recognized for her expertise in developing and implementing regional, national, and global sustainability programs. Her career is marked by a whole-systems approach, maximizing partnerships, and building the business case for sustainability through measurable cost savings and revenue gains.