Can a new kiln design transform how we create and use charcoal?
In short: Charles Dowding explores a prototype kiln designed by Connor Lascelles, focusing on its clean burn technology. The video examines the potential of the resulting charcoal, specifically its application in compost heaps to foster microbial life.
The kiln utilizes a clean burn process that produces charcoal with a highly open, crystalline structure. Dowding notes that this unique lattice design allows the material to hold significant amounts of other substances, making it an effective medium for supporting life.
Dowding emphasizes the importance of 'charging' the charcoal before use. He suggests that if fresh charcoal is applied directly to soil, it may initially strip away nutrients and microbes. Instead, he advocates for adding small quantities to compost, where the charcoal can absorb and house beneficial microbes within its structure.
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