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Family Farms causing all the organic material in the shell to volatilize. Because there is almost no oxygen, the carbon in the shell does not combine to form carbon dioxide. Instead, it solidifies and settles at the bottom, creating biocarbon, which is a versatile product with many applications. This process results in virtually zero emissions.
“ For instance, we can put the biocarbon back into our fields through our composting operations, effectively sequestering carbon for hundreds of years. There are also commercial markets for biocarbon, where it can be processed into high-value materials such as carbon black, graphene, or graphite. Biocarbon can also partially replace conventional materials in various products. For example, while plastics cannot be made entirely from biocarbon, it can replace a portion of the petroleum-based materials or carbon black used in plastic manufacturing, thereby enhancing its environmental sustainability. We also have other sustainability initiatives beyond repurposing our walnut shell. In addition to our recently completed megawatt of solar panels on our plant, we have partnered with a British company called BX Technologies Limited to assess our carbon footprint. The goal of this initiative is to continue to identify opportunities for increasing our efficiencies while further reducing our carbon footprint. We hope to deliver high quality, healthy, carbon negative walnuts to our customers,” Bill ends.
Carriere’ s intergenerational expertise, innovative spirit, and commitment to environmentally friendly practices have placed it as a leader in California’ s agricultural landscape. With a strong family culture, which now includes the fifth generation family members at the helm and ambitious plans for the future, the business is poised for lasting growth and impact. ■
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