As the trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store carbon. After a tree has been harvested, four new seedlings are planted to create carbon sinks of the future. The carbon stored in the tree then stays locked when the wood material stays in use. Once the material is disposed after being reused, the stored carbon is released back to the atmosphere, where it is absorbed by trees through photosynthesis. When energy recovery is used as the final disposal method of wood products, the renewable wood material substitutes fossil fuels in energy consumption.
The best results are reached when all building materials are used together. Often solutions combine different materials and their strengths. Wood products can be used alongside other materials. Let's rethink the way we build today, and reap the benefits tomorrow. Sustainability re-engineered.