Luxembourg’s First Biochar-Enriched Asphalt Pilot In summer 2026, the City of Differdange became the first municipality in Luxembourg to test biochar-enriched asphalt on a public road. Around 200 tonnes of asphalt containing 3% biochar were laid across 1,650 square metres…
Circular Carbon Economy in Practice Insights from the THREE C Network Conference in Kassel In April, around 60–70 participants from across Europe gathered in Kassel for the THREE C Network Conference, bringing together researchers, practitioners, municipalities, and businesses to explore…
From Research to Reality Exploring Biochar in Practice around Kassel As part of the CASCADE conference in Kassel, participants from across Europe gathered for an excursion that brought the Circular Carbon Economy to life. Around 50 participants from countries including…
Biochar in Action – Insights from Luxembourg In this short video, CDEC presents how the CASCADE project is being implemented in Luxembourg through concrete pilot activities and applied research. The focus is on testing and demonstrating how biochar can be…
The Growing Role of Biochar in Ireland’s Climate and Energy Transition The biochar sector in Ireland is steadily gaining importance, with more suppliers, consultants, and technology developers entering the field. At the same time, farmers, foresters, and local communities are…
IrBEA Joins IBI Biochar Study Tour in Wales 2025 In August 2025, IrBEA took part in the International Biochar Initiative’s (IBI) Study Tour Wales, a hands-on three-day event that brings together biochar practitioners, researchers, and industry leaders from around the…
Biochar and Sustainable Cities: Luga 2025 Highlights from Luxembourg In June 2025, Luxembourg hosted an event dedicated to biochar innovation in urban sustainability and construction, organised as part of the collaboration between the B4C and CASCADE projects. The event, held…
Demonstrating Pyrolysis in Brittany: Local Biomass to Biochar in Action In Brélidy (Côtes-d’Armor), a biomass pyrolyser recently showcased its full potential during a public demonstration. Organised with the support of CASCADE partner UniLaSalle Rennes, the event highlighted how local biomass…
Biochar and Sustainable Cities June 18, 2025, Bettembourg, Luxembourg The CASCADE project invites its stakeholders, innovators, and sustainability advocates to a special event focused on biochar and its emerging role in urban transformation. On June 18th, you are cordially invited…
Inspiring the Next Generation: CASCADE and CDEC Promote Sustainable Construction CDEC recently had the pleasure of meeting with students at Lycée Edward Steichen in Clervaux, Luxembourg. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss sustainable construction practices and the circular…