Algae Carbon Capture Tracking Methodology

Track Carbon with a Single Photo

Introduction

Algae are known for being heavy carbon dioxide absorbers. In fact, Algae are said to absorb 50% more carbon dioxide than trees do on an annual basis and ocean algae produce double the amount of oxygen that trees do. Additionally, algae can be consumed via a number of use cases that maintain permanence of the captured carbon. The number of solutions run the gamut of food and fertilizer to health and beauty (soaps, shampoos, and body washes). Algae, in large enough biomass concentration, can also be used to produce biodiesel, which does re-release the carbon dioxide back into the air when burned, but the cyclical use would lead to a net zero fuel source.

Given the variety of use cases surrounding algae and its potency as a carbon sequestration mechanism, Algaeo proposes a new methodology to track the total amount of carbon dioxide captured by a given growth of algae.

Methodology

Algaeo is the developer of the AlgaeoCap, a device that turns any single use plastic bottle into an algae bioreactor. We primarily intend for the cap to be used on 16.9 fluid ounce bottles (0.5 liters) and 2 liter bottles, however we are working to make our caps fit other bottle mouths and threads. Additionally, we are also cognizant that individuals who grow algae may seek to expand their growth volume and use larger containers, as such our methodology relies on a couple of data points: