Kosfeld Fenna Thesis - Flipbook - Page 16
With the environment under increasing pressure and our own wellbeing at stake due to climate change,
urbanization, and linear human activity, it’s crucial that we become more mindful of our resources.
We need to shift to a cycle where human and non-human entities can thrive in symbiosis, not in isolation.
Human activity, particularly the extraction of fossil fuels, has led to a signi昀椀cant increase in carbon dioxide
in the atmosphere. Merely aiming for carbon neutrality is not enough. We must actively capture and store
it where it’s most needed.
In our depleting and confused soil.
Organic matter is usually burned, resulting in more carbon emissions.
Biocharged captures and stores the carbon in a stable form.
Our current sanitation system is not only inef昀椀cient but also wasteful. It squanders vast amounts of fresh
water to flush down urine, which is mainly water. The nitrogen-rich urea, bacteria, and heavy metals in our
wastewater system not only increase energy use for 昀椀ltration but also contribute to environmental issues
such as eutrophication and salination of land and sea. This unsustainable practice calls for immediate action.
Biocharged addresses the carbon-nutrient cycle using biochar as a battery and urine as a nutrient-rich
charge to enhance soil quality and plant resilience. At the same time, it fosters active crafting and regenerative making. We cannot escape artisanal expression, but we need to shift to more circular and conscious
ways of making.
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