
The Maharashtra Model utilizes waste from cashew nut residues to generate green energy, bio-oil and biochar. The project also tackles the issue of rising air pollution in India, as farmers and industries are burning waste residues from agriculture. Among the co-benefits from the use of biochar are water and nutrient retention and increase of crop yield.

Biochar is a charcoal-looking, carbon-rich substance that is produced when organic materials are subjected to a process called pyrolysis. Industrial biochar utilises modern engineering to efficiently produce high-quality biochar in large quantities, offering a scalable and impactful approach to climate change mitigation.