Gigatonne-Scale Carbon Removal Framework

Mycelium-Hemp Composites for Profitable Climate Mitigation

Author: (Cassandra D. Harrison), AvaBleu Design LLC
Status: Commercial-ready framework available for licensing
Impact: 85.6 GtCO₂ removal potential (2026-2051)

Overview

This repository contains a complete technical and commercial framework for achieving profitable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) at gigatonne scale through mycelium-hemp composite systems.

Evolution: Started as academic model → refined into commercial asset with honest cost analysis and realistic profitability pathways.

Key Findings

Current Economics (Baseline):

• Cost: $223/tCO₂
• Revenue: $100/tCO₂
• Status: Unprofitable (-$123/tCO₂)

Transformed Economics (5-year timeline):

• Cost: $118/tCO₂ (through breeding + automation + mycelium optimization)
• Revenue: $240/tCO₂ (IRA 45Q + advanced materials + premium carbon markets)
• Status: Profitable (+$122/tCO₂, 50% margin)

Repository Contents

• Commercial Framework: Complete economic modeling with policy integration
• MRV Protocol: Verification standards (Verra VCS, Gold Standard, IRA 45Q)
• Profitability Roadmap: 7 specific technical interventions to achieve viability
• Business Documents: Partnership deck, policy brief, execution plan
• Data & Visualizations: Investor-grade charts and detailed projections

Use Cases

For Licensing: Contact bleuisresting@gmail..com for commercial licensing terms
For Policy: POLICY_BRIEF.txt ready for congressional staffers
For Research: Full methodology with peer-reviewed citations
For Investment: Complete due diligence package in /03_business_documents

Technical Approach

1. Genetic Improvement: Breed 2x higher-yielding hemp cultivars (3-5 years)
2. Mycelium Optimization: Engineer enhanced soil carbon strains (2-4 years)
3. Precision Agriculture: Deploy automation for 60% labor reduction (1-3 years)
4. Advanced Materials: Develop mycelium-hemp building products (+$40/tCO₂)
5. IRA 45Q Access: Navigate EPA approval for $130/tCO₂ tax credits (1-3 years)
6. Premium Markets: Target Stripe, Microsoft for high-quality carbon credits
7. Ecosystem Services: Monetize biodiversity, water, soil co-benefits

Success Metrics

• Year 1: 5-6 tCO₂/ha sequestration (vs. 3.5 baseline)
• Year 3: 7+ tCO₂/ha + commercial materials production
• Year 5: Break-even or profitable operations at commercial scale

Investment Required

Total: $5-10M over 5 years
Sources: USDA grants (60%), climate VCs (30%), revenue (10%)
Probability: 40-60% success with competent execution

Citations & Standards

All calculations reference:

• IPCC 2019 Guidelines (land use carbon accounting)
• USDA NRCS soil carbon protocols
• Verra VCS methodologies (VM0042)
• IRA Section 45Q regulations

Full bibliography in /docs/CITATIONS.md

License & Usage

Framework IP: Available for commercial licensing
Code: MIT License (open source)
Contact: bleuisresting@gmail.com for partnership inquiries

Acknowledgments

Technical implementation: Claude AI (Anthropic)
Original concept: Aurora (AvaBleu Design LLC)
Grant funding prospects: USDA NIFA, NSF, DOE ARPA-E

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Last Updated: January 2026
Repository Status: Production-ready, actively seeking licensing partners