FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Carrot Network, credits, integration, and methodologies.
Use this page for quick answers and navigation. For implementation details, continue to Integrations, API Reference, or Methodologies.
General
What is the Carrot Network?
The Carrot Network is a standard and registry for environmental credits. Its dMRV system verifies environmental impact, issues credits, and distributes rewards to participants. Learn more in the overview.
How is recycling verified on the Carrot Network?
Every batch of waste is tracked as a MassID — a digital twin that records what the material is, where it came from, and who handled it. At each transfer point, validators confirm the material, creating an unbroken chain of custody from waste generation to certified recycling. This is the dMRV process.
Who can participate?
Anyone involved in the recycling supply chain: Waste Generators, Bin Custodians, Haulers, Processors, and Recyclers, and Network Integrators. Each participant earns rewards for their verified contribution.
Credits
What are TRCs and TCCs?
Tokenized Recycling Credits (TRC) represent 1 metric ton of certified recycled material. Tokenized Carbon Credits (TCC) represent 1 metric ton of CO₂-equivalent emissions avoided through waste diversion. Both are fungible ERC-20 tokens backed by verified certificates.
How are credits purchased?
Credits are purchased only through Carrot interfaces — buyers do not purchase directly on-chain. Individuals can buy environmental impact through the Carrot Store (store.carrot.eco), which offers intention-based products that result in retired credits. Organizations use Carrot-provided interfaces that accept multiple payment methods (e.g. Pix, credit/debit card, USDC); the platform executes the on-chain transaction and credits are delivered to the buyer's wallet. Purchased credits can be retired as permanent, on-chain proof of environmental action, viewable on the public blockchain (e.g. via any blockchain block explorer) or the Carrot Explorer (explore.carrot.eco). See Credit Purchase for details.
Can credits be used for EPR compliance?
Yes. Because MassIDs record the geographic origin of waste, credits can be traced to specific municipalities. This makes them suitable for demonstrating compliance with location-specific Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates.
Buying Credits
Is there a minimum purchase volume?
No. You can purchase any quantity directly on the Carrot Store. For enterprise volume agreements or annual minimum commitments (AMC), contact our sales team.
How much does a credit cost?
A Tokenized Carbon Credit (TCC) is priced at US$ 50.00 per metric ton of CO₂ equivalent.
A Tokenized Recycling Credit (TRC) has a base price of US$ 103.53 per metric ton — composed of the avoided carbon value plus the social and environmental co-benefits of verified recycling. For volume purchases, co-benefits can be negotiated with our sales team.
What payment methods are accepted?
Pix, credit/debit card, and USDC.
Do I need a crypto wallet to buy credits?
No. MyCarrot is a portal with an intuitive interface that requires no blockchain knowledge. Through MyCarrot you can view your impact dashboard, purchase history with certificate details, and audit trails — all in one place at my.carrot.eco.
How do I use retirement certificates in my ESG report?
Each credit retirement generates an on-chain certificate with a complete audit trail, compatible with GHG Protocol, CDP, GRI 305, and ISO 14064-3. See Impact Evidence for details.
Integration
How do Network Integrators connect?
Network Integrators are third-party software applications that connect to the Carrot Network through the Carrot API after completing the accreditation process. They submit supply chain data on behalf of their customers and receive a portion of credit purchase rewards. See the integration guide to get started.
What data does the API accept?
Network Integrators submit supply chain event data covering pick-ups, drop-offs, material validations, and other supply chain events. This data creates and updates MassIDs that track waste through the system. See the event specification for details.
Methodologies
What is BOLD?
BOLD (Breakthrough in Organics Landfill Diversion) is the family of methodologies on the Carrot Network for verifying organic waste diversion. BOLD Recycling verifies organic waste diversion to aerobic composting; BOLD Carbon (CH₄) verifies methane prevention from composting.
Can anyone create a methodology?
Yes. The Carrot Network operates as an open ecosystem where anyone can develop and submit methodologies for approval under the Carrot dMRV Standard. MvF Authors are incentivized through a share of credit purchase proceeds.