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SAWA Updates
Stay up to date with the latest updates from the Sawa Project! Here, you'll find all the recent news, achievements, and insights related to our initiatives, including advancements in biochar production, exciting partnerships, project milestones, and more.


From Waste to Soil: How We Transform Agricultural Residues Into High-Performance Biochar
At SAWA, we convert under-utilized agricultural waste into a climate-positive, high-performance soil amendment that supports farmers, improves soil productivity, and strengthens our nation’s circular economy. Our process combines responsible feedstock sourcing, clean pyrolysis technology, and rigorous quality control to produce biochar engineered for long-term performance. Sourcing the Right Feedstock Together with local farmers and agro-industries, we collect agricultural
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Biochar from Black Soldier Fly Larvae: An Innovative Solution for Waste Management and Eco-Friendly Fertilization
One of the biggest challenges in human waste management—especially from dry toilets such as Urine Diversion Dry Toilets (UDDTs)—is how to...
Oct 62 min read


Grape Pruning Biochar: A Smart Solution to Capture Carbon and Protect the Climate
As the world races to slow climate change, finding effective ways to capture and reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions has become a top...
Sep 262 min read


Biochar, Plants, and Beneficial Bacteria: A Natural Collaboration to Clean Contaminated Soil
Soil is the foundation of life. Unfortunately, many regions around the world are now threatened by contamination from hazardous organic...
Sep 222 min read


Biochar & Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers: Smart Solutions for Drought-Resilient Agriculture
Modern agriculture is facing two major challenges: increasingly frequent droughts caused by climate change and the overuse of nitrogen...
Sep 182 min read


Biochar and Compost, A Powerful Duo to Save Plants from Toxic Lead (Pb)
Lead (Pb) is a toxic heavy metal that serves no beneficial role for any living organism — not for humans, animals, or plants. High...
Jul 312 min read


The Secret of Biochar: Nature’s Shield for Rice Seedlings Against Extreme Cold
Rice, a staple food for billions of people, is highly sensitive to low temperatures. When cold weather strikes, rice growth can stall,...
Jul 253 min read


Spruce Bark Waste Transformed into Dye Adsorbent: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Polluted Water
Water pollution caused by dye-laden industrial waste has become a global concern. Synthetic dyes discharged into rivers or lakes not only...
Jul 242 min read


Turning Chicken Manure into an Eco-Friendly Catalyst? A Green Innovation from Magnetic Biochar!
When we talk about green chemistry, one of its core principles is reducing waste and reusing materials that are often considered “trash.”...
Jul 232 min read


Pine Needles is one of a Forest Fire Hazard? Then, Turn Them into Biochar to Save The Water and Nature!
In the Himalayan mountain region, there's a type of waste often seen as insignificant, yet it has a major impact on the environment: dry...
Jul 223 min read


Maintaining Pond Water Quality with Biochar, The Secret Behind Healthy Shrimp
The shrimp farming industry is undergoing a major transformation. Amid growing market demand, farmers face a tough challenge: how to...
Jul 212 min read


Chicken Manure Biochar as a Sustainable Peat Substitute for Growing Media
Peat has long been a staple in horticultural growing media due to its excellent water retention, high structural stability, and low...
Jul 182 min read


Biochar and Straw: The Key to Fertile Soil and Bountiful Harvests in Cold Regions!
In cold climate regions like Northeast China, many farmers face serious challenges in maintaining soil fertility and increasing crop...
Jul 162 min read


Biochar from Rice Straw and Corn Stalks: A Natural Solution to Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil
Soil contamination by heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd) poses a serious challenge to global agriculture. This toxic element can enter the...
Jun 242 min read


Eco-Friendly Solutions for Wastewater: Turning Coconut Waste and Tea Residue into Clean Water Heroes
Water pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, threatening human health and disrupting ecosystems. Household...
Jun 202 min read


Eco-Friendly Plastic Innovation: Combining Biochar with PBSA for a Greener Future
Eco-friendly plastics have become a focal point in the global effort to reduce the environmental impact of conventional plastic waste....
Jun 192 min read


Wheat Straw Biochar: A Smart Way to Preserve Soil and Water Balance in Rice Fields
Have you ever imagined that charcoal made from wheat straw could help maintain the fertility of soil and water in rice paddies? This idea...
Jun 182 min read


The Secret of Fertile Soil: The Role of Nitrifying Bacteria and the Benefits of Biochar in Corn Fields
In the world of agriculture, soil is not merely a growing medium — it is a living ecosystem, full of microorganisms silently working to...
Jun 162 min read


Pineapple Leaf Waste Becomes a Clean Solution for Pesticide Pollution in Water
Every year, millions of tons of pineapples are harvested worldwide. But did you know that besides the sweet fruit, other parts of the...
Jun 132 min read


Onion Peels and Agricultural Waste: An Unexpected Source of Natural Antioxidants
Did you know that onion peels, which we usually throw away, actually hold many health benefits? Beneath their dry and tough appearance,...
Jun 112 min read
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