Azolla Works
Biomass better.
What is Azolla?
Azolla is a floating aquatic fern that thrives in nutrient-rich water.
It has a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria, enabling it to grow rapidly and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
WHAT WE DO
Harnessing azolla’s power to capture CO2 and enrich soil.
Azolla absorbs tons of carbon. Literally.
Azolla excels at absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, leveraging its unique capability to sequester substantial amounts of this greenhouse gas, thus playing a crucial role in mitigating climate change impacts globally.
It grows fast as f-ck.
Azolla’s remarkable ability to double its biomass in just a few days under optimal conditions highlights its exceptional rapid growth rate, making it one of the fastest-growing plants known.
It purifies water.
Azolla Works uses the resultant biomass as feedstock in our slow-pyrolysis continuous-flow reactor to create biochar in a self-sustaining, energy-generating reaction.
And it can transform agriculture.
Azolla enhances soil health and boosts crop productivity with its rapid growth and efficient nutrient absorption. As a natural biofertilizer, it reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals, promoting sustainable farming practices and climate resilience
PREMISE
Azolla’s unique properties allow us to develop innovative products that address both environmental and agricultural challenges.
Agriculture
AzollaChar
AzollaChar: Enhancing soil health, improving water retention, and promoting sustainable farming practices.
Returns regenerative capacity to farm soils.
By creating an organic scaffolding for the flourishing of subterranean microflora, adding microporosity for increased water absorption, and reducing the need for additional soil amendments, AzollaChar aims to be a valuable tool for farmers seeking outsized production gains and positive environmental impact.
Modern agricultural practices such as monocropping, excessive tillage, and the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides contribute significantly to soil degradation. These practices deplete soil nutrients, disrupt soil structure, and reduce microbial diversity, leading to increased erosion and carbon loss.
As soil health deteriorates, farmers are increasingly turning to sustainable soil amendments like biochar to restore fertility and structure. Biochar, made from organic materials like azolla, improves soil health by increasing organic matter, enhancing water retention, and promoting beneficial microbial activity.
Climate change exacerbates soil degradation by increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as droughts and heavy rainfall, which further deplete soil nutrients and cause erosion. This creates a greater need for sustainable soil management practices and amendments that can help mitigate these effects.
AzollaChar provides a solution by enhancing soil health, improving water retention, and promoting sustainable farming practices.
CO2 Capture and Credits
Carbon Capture
Using azolla to capture CO2, we generate verified carbon credits.
Azolla’s ability to absorb substantial amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere allows us to create valuable carbon credits. These credits can be sold to organizations aiming to offset their carbon emissions, providing a financial incentive for sustainable practices.
Projected Increase in Demand for Carbon Credits (2024-2050)
“The demand for carbon credits is on a steady rise, with market values projected to exceed $1 trillion annually by 2050.”
The demand for carbon credits is rapidly increasing as companies and governments worldwide strive to meet their climate goals. This trend is expected to continue, driven by stricter regulations and a growing commitment to sustainability.
Organizations like Amazon and Microsoft have pledged to reduce their carbon footprints, creating a significant market for carbon credits. According to BloombergNEF, restoring trust in carbon credits could lead to companies purchasing billions of carbon credits annually, potentially elevating prices to over $200 per ton and building a market valued at over $1 trillion annually by 2050.
Mission
Innovate. Sustain.
Thrive.
Verra
Verrified
We are dedicated to creating sustainable products that improve soil health, reduce carbon emissions, and support sustainable agricultural practices. Our innovative approach ensures the best solutions for the market.
People
Meet
the team.
James Endicott, Co-Founder
James Endicott is a visionary leader with a passion for sustainability and environmental innovation. With years of experience in the industry, he leads Azolla Works in developing cutting-edge solutions to tackle climate change and promote sustainable agriculture.
Lori Talley, Co-Founder
Lori Talley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in technology and production, playing a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward. Her commitment to sustainability and innovation helps Azolla Works achieve its mission.
Mark Nikolewski, Brand Director
Mark Nikolewski brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in brand development and product design, playing a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward. His commitment to sustainability and innovation helps Azolla Works achieve its mission.
Advisors
Kohei Nishiyama
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CUUSOO SYSTEM
Kohei Nishiyama is a serial entrepreneur and investor in the IT field and a pioneer in crowdfunding, setting up the world' s first prototype in 1997. He is a co-founder of ELEPHANT DESIGN HOLDINGS ltd., a venture investment company focusing on online platform technologies, and founder of CUUSOO SYSTEM co., ltd, an online open innovation platform that aggregates distributed intellectual resources. Kohei's strong interests in innovation, new technology, design and robotics coupled with "thinking-outside-the-box" attitude have lead him to become an expert in the fields of innovation management, new product development and design management. One of his projects, LEGO CUUSOO, a crowdsourcing/crowdfunding site jointly operated with LEGO SYSTEM SA., had its exit to LEGO and is now operated by its official service, LEGO IDEAS. At present, Kohei is applying his knowledge to emerging technologies by building an open innovation platform in the electricity industry.
Prior to ELEPHANT DESIGN HOLDINGS, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Company where he primarily handled new product development projects. Kohei holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Tokyo and continues his postdoc research at Copenhagen Business School.
Kohei grew up in South America until 19 and is fluent in Japanese, Spanish, and English.
Alexandra Bujak
Environmental Scientist. Founder & CEO The Azolla Foundation, & co-author of The Azolla Story
The Azolla Foundation was formed by Azolla Biosystems Ltd founders Alexandra and Jonathan Bujak to provide a platform for sharing information about azolla and its contribution to new technologies such as space exploration and planetary colonization.
Alexandra Bujak did her degree in Environmental Science, focusing her dissertation on optimum harvesting times of azolla’s yield to maximize CO2 sequestration. She now works closely with smallholder farmers, building networks on both a community and global scale to increase farmers’ environmental sustainability and profitability.
Their book ‘The Azolla Story’ was published as an ebook in December 2020. For more information visit ‘The Azolla Story’.
Harper Reed
Technology Pioneer and Entrepreneur
Harper Reed is a renowned technologist and entrepreneur known for his innovative approach to technology and digital strategy. As the Chief Technology Officer for President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign, Harper revolutionized political technology, creating the most sophisticated campaign platform in history. He previously served as CTO of Threadless, where he transformed the online retailer into a tech-savvy, user-driven platform.
Harper’s career is marked by his ability to blend technology and creativity to drive social impact and business success. He has a keen interest in machine learning, data science, and the future of the internet, continually pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Harper’s expertise in building scalable systems and his visionary leadership have made him a sought-after advisor and speaker in the tech industry.
In addition to his professional achievements, Harper is dedicated to mentoring young technologists and entrepreneurs, sharing his knowledge and experience to foster the next generation of tech leaders.
Harper holds a degree in Computer Science from Cornell College and is actively involved in various tech communities and initiatives.
Dr. Jonathan Bujak
Co-Founder & Director at The Azolla Foundation
The Azolla Foundation was formed by Azolla Biosystems Ltd founders Alexandra and Jonathan Bujak to provide a platform for sharing information about azolla and its contribution to new technologies such as space exploration and planetary colonization.
Dr. Jonathan Bujak is a palaeontologist who has spent 40 years studying climate change in the Arctic. He was involved with the only two expeditions to core sediments beneath the North Pole – the 1979 Lomonosov Ridge Experiment (LOREX) and the 2004 Arctic Coring Expedition (ACEX) which discovered the 50 million year old Arctic Azolla Event.
Their book ‘The Azolla Story’ was published as an ebook in December 2020. For more information visit ‘The Azolla Story’.
Learn more.
Investing in sustainable innovation.
Azolla Works is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, leveraging the unique properties of azolla to create impactful solutions for environmental challenges. We’re committed to providing sustainable products that improve soil health, reduce carbon emissions, and support sustainable agricultural practices.
Why invest in Azolla Works?
We offer innovative, science-backed solutions.
We offer groundbreaking products like AzollaChar, enhancing soil health and supporting sustainable farming, along with carbon capture solutions that generate verified carbon credits.
There’s a growing market demand.
The demand for sustainable solutions and carbon credits is rapidly increasing, driven by global efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.
For everybody and everything.
Investing in Azolla Works means contributing to a healthier planet and a sustainable future, aligning with global sustainability goals and offering significant environmental and social impact.