May 14, 2025 Bioforcetech Selected for NYSERDA Initiative

Bioforcetech selected by NYSERDA to expand use of carbon-negative biochar in New York construction.

South San Francisco, CA – Bioforcetech (BFT), a Bay Area-based leader in waste transformation and carbon-negative solutions, has been selected for Phase 1 of Round 2 of the Natural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge, administered by The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

This milestone marks a significant step toward integrating OurCarbon—BFT’s carbon-negative biochar derived from biosolids—into New York’s built environment.

Bioforcetech’s proposed project has a two-track approach aimed at both evaluating use of the OurCarbon product in New York’s construction sector and establishing a local supply chain that produces it within New York State:

Track 1: Scaling OurCarbon Use in Concrete Projects

BFT will leverage existing OurCarbon production from its facilities in California and Pennsylvania to conduct pilot projects across New York’s construction sector. By partnering with manufacturers, engineers, and architects, this track will accelerate the adoption of carbon-storing concrete products while providing critical real-world data on performance and scalability.

Track 2: Producing OurCarbon from New York Biosolids

BFT will collect biosolids samples from municipalities across New York and process them into new OurCarbon biochar samples using its mini-Sigma pyrolysis unit. These samples will undergo analysis, study for the removal of major PFAS, PFOA, PFOS compounds, and then be submitted for concrete lab testing to compare their performance against existing OurCarbon produced at industrial scale.

These two tracks will scale the immediate use of tonnage of OurCarbon being produced while the research will help determine the feasibility of localized production to maximize emissions reductions, while reducing reliance on landfilling.

“Our selection in NYSERDA’s initiative is an exciting step forward in demonstrating how OurCarbon can drive carbon reduction in construction. Biosolids in New York are burdening both taxpayers and municipalities with ever rising costs. At the same time, construction industries are seeking low carbon solutions to build better. Our technology offers a way to bridge these two sectors and help solve both issues simultaneously.” – Garrett Benisch, Director of Design Development, Bioforcetech

Bioforcetech is seeking partners across New York to join in this effort. BFT encourages wastewater plants, concrete producers, concrete product producers, and AEC industry groups to reach out with interest to info@bioforcetech.com.

About Bioforcetech
Bioforcetech is a U.S.-based innovator in biosolids management, specializing in transforming waste into carbon-negative solutions with a wide range of applications. The company uses biological drying and advanced patented pyrolysis technology to convert biosolids into OurCarbon, a sustainable biochar used in concrete mixes, inks, and other materials. Their process also addresses pressing environmental concerns, such as the reduction of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” to undetectable levels. By aligning with circular economy principles and offering scalable solutions, Bioforcetech is at the forefront of waste management and sustainable material  development,  paving  the  way  for  impactful  climate  solutions. Visit https://www.bioforcetech.com.

About OurCarbon

Divert Waste. Fix Carbon. Change Industry.

OurCarbon® is a sustainable, fixed-carbon material created from organic waste that would otherwise contribute to environmental harm. Made through Bioforcetech’s patented pyrolysis technology, OurCarbon diverts waste from landfills, transforms it at net-zero energy, and applies it in beneficial ways—preventing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing reliance on fossil fuel- based materials. OurCarbon is used to achieve low carbon structural concrete and replace petroleum-based black pigments in screen printing, polymers, paints, fabric dyes, and more. By repurposing waste into valuable materials, OurCarbon is pioneering a circular, climate-positive approach to sustainability.

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