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13. Waste handling and disposal
M0226
VM0044 applies to projects that convert waste biomass into biochar at new production facilities. Biochar produced can be utilized in soil and non-soil applications. The revision will likely include updates to the following:
- expand eligibility for existing biochar production facilities;
- procedures for demonstrating high-technology facilities;
- the eligibility of feedstocks, including invasive species and other new (not purpose-grown) feedstocks;
- the monitoring approach for measuring key parameters, including H: Corg ratio of biochar and moisture content;
- procedures for calculating feedstock transport emissions;
- consideration for safe storage and transport of biochar;
- and other improvements identified throughout the development process.
The consultation for this proposed revision (M0226) is open from July 15, 2026 to August 17, 2026. Verra is accepting feedback through its new digital public consultation platform, which is hosted on the Verra Project Hub. Comments may be submitted electronically via the online form by 11:59 pm Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12) on August 17, 2026. If you experience issues using the digital public consultation platform or have feedback on it, please contact hubsupport@verra.org.
- M0226 Public Consultation (online form)
Summary of Development
Verra is leading the development of the revision, as per Section 2.1.1(2) of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.3 (PDF). Verra released a Request For Proposal (PDF) to find a qualified methodology developer and selected Canadian Biomass Energy Ltd (external). The revision is currently at “Step 4: Public Stakeholder Consultation” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.3 (PDF).
Verra conducted a preliminary consultation from July 10, 2023 to August 9, 2023.
Stakeholders interested in collaborating during methodology development or developing projects that this methodology might enable are encouraged to contact methodologies@verra.org. Please include the Methodology Development ID# M0226 in the subject line.
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