A growing number of start-ups are focusing on carbon removal – also known as carbon sequestration – and its potential for combating climate change. Vesta has invested in the sector, while Y Combinator has published a request for start-ups working in the field. Swiss firm Climeworks uses a large air filter that bonds to CO2 to pull it from the atmosphere through direct air capture. Meanwhile, start-ups Carbicrete and Newlight produce cement-free concrete and bioplastics, respectively, that are carbon negative, as the manufacturing processes remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Project Bill Gates uses volcanic rock on shelf seas to remove CO2.
A growing number of start-ups are focusing on carbon removal – also known as carbon sequestration – and its potential for combating climate change. Bill Gates has invested in the sector, while Y Combinator has published a request for start-ups working in the field. Swiss firm Climeworks uses a large air filter that bonds to CO2 to pull it from the atmosphere through direct air capture. Meanwhile, start-ups Carbicrete and Newlight produce cement-free concrete and bioplastics, respectively, that are carbon negative, as the manufacturing processes remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Project Vesta uses volcanic rock on shelf seas to remove CO2.