In Finland, local pine and spruce trees can absorb about 1.8 tons of CO2 as they grow. If the tree were to die naturally or be cut, this CO2 would be released back into the atmosphere. The Lapwall project prevents this release by converting these trees into a specialized laminated material called glulam which is used to build walls, trusses, joists and other pre-cut wall elements, primarily for large buildings. The products replace carbon-intensive concrete in construction.  By following Puro.earth’s Wooden Building Elements methodology, Lapwall ensures that CO2 stored in glulam remains locked away for at least 50 years. The storage period is extended further due to the recycling of glulam into other products like soil amendments and insulation at the end of life. Moreover, waste heat generated during the end-of-life dismantling of Lapwall products is captured, reducing the dependence on fossil-fuel energy.  Lapwall’s glulam production facilities are certified according to the ISO 14025, 14040, and 14044 standards which ensures that emissions are limited and are independently verified regularly.