Lithos Carbon

Lithos Carbon is a Seattle-based startup founded in 2022 that focuses on large-scale carbon removal using Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). The company aims to combat climate change by accelerating the Earth's natural carbon cycle. By applying finely crushed basalt rock dust to farmland, Lithos Carbon captures atmospheric CO₂ and converts it into dissolved bicarbonate, which is then transported to the ocean and stored as calcium carbonate minerals. The company offers a carbon removal service that enhances soil health and crop yields by releasing essential nutrients as the basalt decomposes. Lithos Carbon utilizes advanced proprietary software and machine learning to optimize basalt application based on specific soil chemistry and crop needs. They also employ empirical measurement techniques developed with academic institutions to accurately quantify carbon removal. Lithos Carbon partners with farmers, covering costs for feedstock delivery and basalt application, while helping to improve soil pH and increase crop resilience. Their customers include farmers and corporations seeking carbon removal credits to meet sustainability goals.