At Trek Travel, sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It’s a consideration in everything we do—from the routes we create to the partnerships we foster. As part of our ongoing efforts to combat climate change, we’ve partnered with Klimate, an organization that empowers businesses to invest in high-quality carbon removal projects with confidence. Through this partnership, we are actively supporting projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it long-term.
Klimate has helped us connect with carbon removal technologies that align with Trek Travel’s sustainability goals. These projects outlined below represent some of the most promising and verifiable solutions for carbon sequestration, and we’re proud to contribute to these projects in a small way in 2025.
Carbon Removal Projects: Making a Real Difference
InPlanet: Accelerating Carbon Removal Through Enhanced Rock Weathering
One of the most innovative projects we’re supporting is InPlanet, which focuses on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). This technique accelerates a natural process of carbon removal from the atmosphere by grinding and spreading rocks on agricultural land. The process stores CO₂ in minerals in soil, creating a permanent solution for carbon sequestration. In addition to carbon removal, ERW improves soil quality, boosts agriculture’s resilience to climate impacts like drought, and provides benefits for local ecosystems.
Charm Industrial: A Revolutionary Approach to Bio-Oil Carbon Storage
Charm Industrial offers a unique method for carbon removal through bio-oil, created by converting waste biomass into a carbon-rich liquid via fast pyrolysis. The bio-oil is then injected deep into underground rock formations, where it solidifies and remains stored for millennia. This method ensures carbon permanence for over 1,000 years, making it a long-lasting solution to mitigating climate change.
Charm Industrial also uses waste biomass from wildfire-thinning projects, turning potential environmental hazards into a valuable resource. By supporting this project, Trek Travel helps address the growing threat of wildfires while removing carbon from the atmosphere for the long term.
Carbuna: Unlocking the Potential of Biochar for Climate Solutions
Another impactful project we’re involved with is Carbuna, which focuses on biochar, a carbon-negative product created by heating organic material in the absence of oxygen. Biochar has many applications, from improving soil health to being used in building materials that store carbon. Carbuna’s products are climate-positive, and the company has been a pioneer in the biochar industry.
What makes this project even more exciting is its ability to scale. Carbuna works with a network of biochar producers and has its own production technology, which allows for rapid expansion of biochar use across agriculture and construction sectors. By investing in Carbuna, Trek Travel is supporting an industry that has the potential to drive real, widespread change in both the agricultural and building sectors.
Andes Microbial Carbon Mineralization: Accelerating Carbon Storage in Soils
In the US Midwest, Andes Microbial Carbon Mineralization is partnering with farmers to apply microorganisms alongside crop seeds. These microbes accelerate the natural process of mineralizing CO₂ in soil, turning atmospheric carbon into stable minerals. This project is highly scalable and could be implemented across agricultural lands globally.
The benefits go beyond just carbon removal. The microbes also improve plant health by increasing nutrient availability, strengthening soil structure, and improving water retention. This method is a great example of how climate action can go hand-in-hand with agricultural productivity, making it a win-win for farmers and the environment, right in Trek Travel’s midwestern backyard.
Join Us in the Fight Against Climate Change
Trek Travel believes that every trip should contribute to the well-being of the planet in as many ways as possible. As we continue to create memorable cycling and hiking experiences for our guests, we are committed to finding new ways to integrate sustainability into everything we do. From supporting carbon removal projects to incorporating eco-friendly practices on our trips, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and making the world a better place for future generations. We invite you to join us on this journey and help make a difference.
