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Takachar
Takachar, founded in 2018, turns farm waste into biofuels and fertilizers using portable, tractor-mounted tech. This reduces air pollution from crop burning and boosts farmers’ incomes. Recognized for its impact, Takachar won the 2021 Earth shot Prize for “Clean our Air.”
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Impact
25,000+ tonnes
CO₂-equivalent removed
25%
average increase in crop yields with biochar-based fertilizer
Up to 50%
increase in farmers’ net income per hectare
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Product Information
Waste-to-energy or
Clean biomass tech
- Takachar offers small-scale, low-cost, portable equipment that converts agricultural and forest residues into valuable bioproducts such as fertilizers, biofuels, and chemicals.
- Designed for on-site use, this technology enables rural communities to transform waste biomass into carbon-rich feedstock, reducing air pollution from open burning and mitigating wildfire risks.
- The equipment’s portability and low power requirements make it suitable for off-grid areas, promoting environmental sustainability and providing additional income streams for farmers.
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Impact
- Waste-to-Value Conversion: Takachar’s technology converts agricultural and forest residues into marketable bio-products, reducing biomass waste.
- Carbon Emission Reduction: Their solution cuts up to 18% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions
- Improved Air Quality: Helps mitigate air pollution, particularly in regions affected by stubble burning, like North India.
- Cost-Effective Operations: Their portable, small-scale systems lower transportation costs for rural farmers.
- Environmental Impact: Promotes sustainable waste management and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
- Livelihood Promotion: Supports rural entrepreneurs by creating new revenue streams from waste.