For the last couple years I have been leading a group focused on using carbon captured from plants to fight climate change. This team both researches, proposes and manufactures these solutions. We have focused on biochar sourced from annual plants with a negative carbon footprint to grow as the ideal feedstock. 

My commitment to regulatory compliance and safe, effective product manufacturing guided my leadership in establishing and implementing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines within our company. I steered the development and execution of a comprehensive Chemical Hygiene Plan, prioritizing the safety of the laboratory environment and ensuring systematic management of chemical usage, storage, and disposal. My meticulous nature facilitated the creation of a thorough chemical inventory, which ensured transparency, compliance, and facilitated efficient laboratory operations.

Furthermore, I was pivotal in navigating the regulatory landscape during our submission of a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) application for a new ingredient. Engaging my profound understanding of FDA regulatory frameworks, I orchestrated the assembly and submission of the application, ensuring meticulous documentation and adherence to regulatory guidelines, thereby contributing to the strategic expansion of our product offerings.

Identifying and utilizing crops adept at annual carbon capture stands as a pivotal strategy in the combat against climate change. The cultivation of these plants not only fosters a reduction in the overall carbon footprint but also contributes to the health and sustainability of agricultural lands. By meticulously selecting crops that excel in assimilating carbon dioxide, we can usher in an era of eco-conscious agriculture that harmonizes with our environment, safeguarding our planet for future generations. 

Paired with biochar we have shown we can produce nature based solutions to erosion, water retention, germination signaling, and reduction in manufactured NPK fertilizers, all with one system.  My team and I have worked to create mixtures which can pH balance an acidic soil, create a barrier for pesticide runoff, reduce evaporation in sandy soils, introduce favorable algae, bacteria, and fungus to aid in year over year improvements. In short we are using nature to fix nature.

Our solutions to carbon sequestration and renewable energy inspired multiple designs for pyrolysis equipment and biochar delivery which are widely focused on accessibility to rural locations in impoverished regions.