Biochar – currently the only scalable method for CO₂ removal – needs your support!

To raise awareness of biochar as a climate protection solution, we need more than just scientific studies and specialist articles. We need stories that move and inspire people.

This is exactly where the documentary film *The Biochar Effect* by Mathew Schmid and Leila Connerscomes in. It highlights just how versatile and effective biochar is in practice – from soil improvement and building materials to long-term CO₂ storage.

We are seeking your support: Filming has already been completed. For post-production, the Legion 44team stillneeds US$250,000 to ensure the film can be completed by Q1 2026.

With your support, we aim to raise €10,000 together. This will ensure that German Biochar e.V. is credited as a supporter in the film’s closing credits – a strong signal that Germany is committed to scalable solutions for CO₂ removal. With around 250 members, this amounts to just €40 per member.

You can find the 2-minute trailer here: The Biochar Effect | Tree Media

About the film

The Biochar Effect is not a promotional film, but a documentary journey that explores broader social and cultural issues.

The film shows how problematic waste materials – from rice husks and sewage sludge to wood residues – are transformed into a permanently stable material through pyrolysis. This material improves soils, strengthens concrete, serves as a raw material for 3D printing, acts as a biodegradable mulch film and stores CO₂ for centuries.

The narrative weaves together personal stories from farmers, engineers and scientists with the broader question: how do we shape a truly sustainable approach to carbon management and the circular economy?

Publication & Distribution:

• Planned release date: Spring 2026 (subject to funding)
• Distribution: similar to Legion 44 via Tree+, international festivals, TV and streaming partners

The same production company released the film Legion 44 in 2024.

Help us tell this important story!