Violet4Earth Composite Soil Film
IN-SITU FIELD TRIAL — 1‑Acre Dead Soil Restoration & Carbon Retention Pilot Study
Pilot Study Goal
Evaluate the safety, environmental behavior, and carbon‑retention performance of a layered soil‑restoration system consisting of:
* Biodegradable purple starch film (no plastics; ~12‑month breakdown)
* Locally sourced volcanic ash
*Retinol Layer
* Local, naturally occurring soil microorganisms and invertebrates as designed from soils testing
* Testing the IP and AI systems recording data at the site
This trial transitions from controlled container studies to a 1‑acre degraded‑soil field environment.
Site Setup and Containment
Pilot Study Plot Design
* 1‑acre treatment area on dead and severely degraded soil
* Adjacent untreated control area for comparison
* Optional: small lined sub‑plot (e.g., 10×10 m) for maximum‑containment comparison
*Establish temporary facilities
*Physical Berm Containment Construction
* Perimeter berm to prevent uncontrolled runoff
* Shallow perimeter trench to capture surface water
* Runoff collection points (sumps/barrels) at low spots for sampling
* Lights and electric fencing to define the plot and guide wildlife movement without full exclusion
*Installation of Hardware Using the 10x10 Meter Sampling Grid Markers in accordance with EPA Soil-Gas Sampling Guidelines
Installation of Sensors and AI Monitoring Sensors
Data cables are routed neatly toward the berm perimeter where loggers are stationed.
Installation of CO₂ Flux Chambers
Surface flux chambers on tripods at each grid node and subsurface probes inserted at 30 cm and 1 m depths.
A detailed sampling and analysis plan has been prepared for the Pilot Study and will be submitted for review as required by State and local regulatory agencies and interested parties as applicable.
In the Lab- We Prepare the 4-Composite Film
This is when the magic happens...sorry we can only share so much information
Mix Violet4Earth Starch Film and Extrude into Sheeting
We have enjoyed mixing and stretching Violet4Earth film by hand, but watching it being extruded by machine gave us a thrill too! For this Pilot Study we will be extruding rolls of Violet4Earth film as the sampling stations must be carefully wrapped.
Collect and Mix Locally Sourced Volcanic Ash
Using locally sourced volcanic ash ensures chemical harmony, microbial compatibility, hydrological stability, and carbon efficiency. It transforms Violet4Earth’s Soil Restoration Film from a generic soil amendment into a geo-synchronized biogeochemical interface—one that restores fertility, captures carbon, and regenerates ecosystems without ecological displacement. You can request more detailed information about why locally sourced volcanic ash is required by contacting us and making a request for our guidelines.
Create the Retinol Layer
Pure‑grade retinol was selected for Violet4Earth’s Soil Restoration Film because it provides a natural, non‑toxic, geochemically neutral deterrent that prevents microorganisms and insects from consuming the starch layer prematurely. Its high purity ensures predictable behavior, environmental safety, and compatibility with the film’s mineral‑activated CO₂ sequestration system.
The Bug/Microbial Layer
(Photo features bugs feasting on retinol)
The live microbial layer in Violet4Earth’s Soil Restoration Film is sourced from scientifically validated, non‑engineered, regionally appropriate microbial consortia. Microbes are selected based on functional deficits identified in preliminary soil diagnostics, ensuring that each site receives a tailored inoculum that restores biological activity, accelerates mineral weathering, and supports long‑term soil regeneration. This approach aligns with EPA and USDA requirements for ecological safety, non‑persistence, and compatibility with native soil systems.
Violet Earth Sciences
On-Site 24 hours
7 days a week
In addition to security access cards and electrical fencing, Violet Earth Scientists know a Pilot Study is a 24 hour/ 7 days a week monitoring adventure. Our staff will be onsite at all times. Security staff will be provided at the entry gate. Sampling will be contiguous before, during and after the Pilot Study is completed. Analytical results will be presented on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. A final report will be issued for Peer Review as is standard for the industry.
Phase 2- Pilot Study
Phase 2 is triggered when:
* No harmful runoff or groundwater signals
* No negative wildlife interactions
* Clear soil‑carbon and biological improvements
Phase 2 Pilot Study Includes:
* Microbial community DNA profiling
* More detailed invertebrate and plant surveys
* Optional non‑invasive sampling of wildlife (e.g., fecal samples along migratory paths)
* Expanded carbon‑flux and soil‑core analysis