Inside the Future of Biochar and ...

Inside the Future of Biochar and Pyrolysis at Quonset Soil Solutions

Energy Environment Economy by Ann Gisinger
E54
Jul 6, 2026
21:16

Episode notes

In this episode, Hannah Morini and Matt Ursillo of Quonset Soil Solutions break down the science and potential of wood pyrolysis, a process that transforms forestry waste into renewable energy and carbon-rich biochar. From soil health and carbon sequestration to renewable power generation and emerging waste solutions, this conversation offers an accessible look at a technology that could play a major role in a cleaner future.

Links from the Episode:

Quonset Soil Solutions: https://qssbiochar.com/

American Biochar Institute: https://biochar.org/usbi/

Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, “What is pyrolysis?”: https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/wyndmoor-pa/eastern-regional-research-center/docs/biomass-pyrolysis-research-1/what-is-pyrolysis/

Where to find Hannah and Matt:

Hannah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-morini-100248a/

Hannah’s Professional Bio: https://green-ri.com/hannah-morini/

Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ursillo/

Matt’s Professional Bio: https://green-ri.com/matt-ursillo/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

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economy
energy
ebc

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