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Biomass better.
Unlocking sustainable opportunities with azolla.
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.
The premise
By harnessing azolla’s power, we capture CO2 to enrich soil as a sustainable solution.
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
APPLICATIONS
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)
“Global demand for carbon credits could increase by a factor of 15 or more by 2030 and by a factor of up to 100 by 2050. Overall, the market for carbon credits could be worth upward of $50 billion in 2030.”
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.
3rd Party
Verified
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 agricultural products 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, Partner | Brand Director
Mark Nikolewski is a visual designer with extensive experience in brand development, product design, marketing, and social media. He plays a crucial role in shaping Azolla Works' public image and product offerings
Advisors
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.
Dr. Jonathan Bujak
Co-Founder & Director at The Azolla Foundation
Dr. Jonathan Bujak is a paleontologist 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.