Eion Carbon utilizes enhanced weathering by spreading pulverized minerals like olivine across farmland to permanently capture atmospheric CO2. This process integrates with existing agricultural practices, simultaneously enriching soil health and balancing pH levels. The company provides verifiable carbon removal credits using a patented direct measurement approach for reliable, scalable sequestration.
Funding
$16.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current methods of carbon dioxide removal are either expensive and difficult to scale, or lack reliable verification processes, hindering effective climate action. Traditional agricultural practices often contribute to soil acidity, requiring costly amendments without providing carbon sequestration benefits.
Solution
Eion provides a scalable and verifiable carbon dioxide removal solution by utilizing enhanced rock weathering on farmland. The company replaces traditional ag lime with crushed olivine, a silicate mineral that naturally absorbs CO2 when it dissolves. This process increases soil pH, improves soil health, and permanently sequesters carbon in rivers and oceans. Eion employs a patented direct measurement approach, analyzing trace elements in soil samples to quantify the amount of CO2 removed, ensuring accurate and reliable carbon credits.
Target Audience
Eion's primary customers include companies seeking high-quality, verifiable carbon removal credits and farmers looking to improve soil health while participating in sustainable agriculture practices.
Features
- Utilizes olivine, a highly efficient silicate mineral for carbon removal
- Provides a 1:1 replacement for ag lime, seamlessly integrating into existing farming practices
- Patented soil fingerprinting technology to directly measure and verify CO2 removal
- Focuses on warm, wet, and acidic soil environments in the U.S. Midwest and South for optimal weathering
- Partners with Sibelco for a consistent and environmentally-conscious olivine supply
- Contributes to rural economic development by creating stable jobs in agricultural communities