Carbon Positive: Transforming agricultural value chains into carbon sinks

The Carbon Positive project addresses the critical challenge of agricultural waste in Costa Rica, where 8.9 million tons of pineapple and coffee waste are generated annually, representing a significant environmental threat. The initiative implements innovative gasification technology developed by Poás Bioenergy to transform these residues into high-energy-density syngas and biochar, generating clean energy and capturing carbon in soils. This circular economy approach benefits small farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities while combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.