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Could biochar give abattoir biogas a boost?

Sustainability
September 18, 2026
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New research into the operation of anaerobic digesters suggests that adding a very small amount of biochar to abattoir wastewater could help the digestion process work faster and increase methane output by around 30%. It’s still early-stage research rather than a proven commercial solution, but it could point to a simple, low-cost way of getting more energy from existing waste streams while improving environmental performance.

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The British Meat Processors Association represents the majority of companies working in the British meat industry.

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