Silicate utilizes enhanced weathering techniques to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by leveraging the natural carbon capture properties of surplus materials. The company collaborates with farmers and industry partners to create scalable carbon removal pathways that contribute to climate balance.
Funding
$100K 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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Product
Problem
Current methods of carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere often lack scalability and rely on complex processes, hindering widespread adoption and significant climate impact. Existing solutions may also face challenges in long-term carbon storage and verification of removal effectiveness.
Solution
Silicate leverages enhanced weathering, a natural process, to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using abundant, surplus materials. By collaborating with farmers and industry partners, Silicate creates scalable carbon removal pathways that accelerate the Earth's natural weathering process. The company's approach involves deploying materials that react with atmospheric CO2, converting it into stable minerals and effectively storing it for the long term. Silicate also works with Carbonfuture to ensure trustworthy verification, reporting, and measurement (MRV) processes.
Target Audience
Silicate's primary customers include climate-conscious businesses seeking verified carbon removal solutions, as well as farmers interested in sustainable soil management practices.
Features
- Employs enhanced weathering techniques using surplus materials for carbon removal.
- Collaborates with farmers to deploy materials on agricultural lands, accelerating natural carbon capture.
- Partners with industry to source and utilize surplus materials effectively.
- Focuses on permanent carbon storage through mineral carbonation.
- Engages with Carbonfuture's Catalyst program for robust MRV and access to carbon markets.
- Provides consulting services for carbon removal strategies.
- Conducts ongoing research and development to improve enhanced weathering methodologies.