Crafted from the annual carbon footprint of the average person, the "Carbon Phoenix" made from 4 tons of carbon stands as the world's tallest Biochar art installationat over 6.5m tall.Located on the Wong Phai farm in Ratchaburi, Thailand, this monumental art installation was created using Bamboo Biochar to highlight the potential of Biochar to combat climate change.Created over two weeks, feathers were crafted from pyrolyzed bamboo offcuts, a byproduct of the construction industry typically destined for open burning. These feathers were then carefully selected, arranged, drilled before being securely attached to a steel mesh framework.This installation, created by artist Benjamin Von Wong, engineered by Teerasak Sirijan (First) & Anon Passada, brought to life by the team at WongPhai, aims to raise awareness for biochar and to fundraise for local carbon removal projects.

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Worldwide, the average person produces about four tons of carbon dioxide each and every year.In most Western countries, that number is far higher.And yet, besides planting trees, which only temporarily store carbon so long as the trees stay alive, we rarely hear of alternative solutions.Biochar is one of those unique technologies that help to lock up carbon for up to 1000 years.It's so successful, in fact, that it is responsible for over 89% of engineered Carbon Removal Credits... and yet few have ever seen or heard of it.Even more exciting, Biochar is also an excellent soil amendment and can rehabilitate the soil, increase crop yields, and become more drought resistant.

Here's a short video explaining what Biochar is and how it is created:

Over two exhausting weeks, the Carbon Phoenix was constructed by a dedicated team of 38 individuals.Utilizing four Biochar Retort Kilns, the team produced 2.2 tons of Bamboo Biochar - equivalent to approximately 4 tons of carbon.Three levels of bamboo scaffolding were erected around a robust steel support structure, supporting the team as they meticulously sculpted the face, body, and wings, crafted from thick metal wire.Each feather of the phoenix was carefully attached one by one to a delicate mesh of chicken wire, utilizing repurposed electrical cables - while the phoenix's glowing eyes, were fashioned from LED lights, diffused through recycled plastic bags and orange wrapping paper.

Wong Phai (วงศ์ไผ่), known as "Bamboo Family'' in Thai, is a social enterprise at the forefront of sustainable bamboo innovation, focusing on regenerative agriculture, community education, and carbon dioxide removal.The enterprise boasts a 10-acre plantation with over 80 bamboo species, alongside a local bamboo biochar production facility - creating sustainable jobs for the local community.In 2023, they partnered with Planboo, a global provider of nature based carbon removal, to start their first biochar project. With the capacity to remove upwards of 5,000, tons of CO2 every single year (that is equal to 303 American's Annual emissions!), all they need is a little bit of financial support!Subscribe here to remove carbon and support hyper-local climate jobs with a one off or monthly donation!If you're interested in learning more and supporting the project more long term, reach out to sales@planboo.eco

Artist - Benjamin Von WongWong Phai
Khomchalat (Kom) Thongting, Saranrat (Nui) Tanthiptham, Natthakris (Tutor) ChuwongBehind the Scene Photography / Videography
Manuel GussmannEngineering and Design
Teerasak Sirijan (First), Anon Passada (Anon), Attasit Kamulsuk (A)Wong Phai Biochar Team
Pranee Pudsorn (Juan), Rayrai Pudsorn (Nonglek)Interpreter
Mueanfan Shalaohom (Aum), Aksarapak Santicheewinwong (Sanorah)

Volunteers
Audrey Koh Ping Enya (Audrey), Ang Choon Seng (Dermond), Ang Hao Yi (Jayden), Bottamalin Sae-Low (Nancy), Karnmanee Sae-Low (OungOing), Montakarn Sae-Low (Aom), Titita Punkoon (Kate), Thanakorn (Nit), Rahim Ismail (Rahim), Anisa Mohd Noor (Anisa), Pantat Sangsri (Pech), Pan Kongkasri (Aum's grandfather)Rangsit University Volunteers
Punnarat Jarungkon (Teacher Pun), Nattapong Laoporn (Boy), Warrapat Wongwanitsophon (Buddy), Jitarin Younan (Andue), Sumatra Luangrang (Mayyo), Darynn Yoobanyong (Petchploy), Pannita Dumkaew (Namfon), Porntawan Chairat (Hong), Piyawan Paipan (Film), Jeeraporn Preedamon (Zee), Chanisara Machan (Chewview), Kanok Rattana (Mek)
Thanwa Buakaew (Nay)