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It takes 300 trees to offset the amount of pollution an average person produces in his/her lifetime. [26]
A single large tree can give off enough oxygen to sustain up to 4 people. [27]
A tree can absorb over 1 ton of CO2 in its lifetime [28]
The cheapest way to sequester excess CO2 from the atmosphere is by planting trees [29]
"Over a 50-year lifetime, a tree generates $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion." [29]
Using bamboo as opposed to wood is a green alternative because bamboo is the fastest growing plant on Earth. Some species can grow up to 4 feet within 24 hours. Bamboos can regenerate to its full mass in just 6 months as opposed to trees, which regenerate to its full mass over 30-50 years. [30]
A pole of bamboo can regenerate to its full mass in just six months! Bamboo can be continuously re-harvested every 3 years, without causing damage to the plant system and surrounding environment. During the time it takes to regenerate, the bamboo plant's root system stays intact so erosion is prevented. Continuous harvesting of this woody grass every 3-7 years, actually improves the overall health of the plant. [30]

Tree Planting

Tree planting is a great way to sequester the carbon dioxide that is in the air. Trees absorb the CO2 and, through the process of photosynthesis, release O2 back into the system as a by-product. Photosynthesis is a process where plants take light energy from the sun, carbon dioxide, and water and produces glucose and oxygen. All this happens inside the chloroplasts holds the Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is essential to photosynthesis and it is what makes the plant leaves appear green.