Perhaps the most well-known carbon removal method is to plant trees. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis, and trees in particular can store carbon for a long time in the form of cellulose. There are two types of tree-planting projects: reforestation projects seek to restore existing forests, whereas afforestation projects plant trees in areas with no forests previously. Some methods of tree planting are less effective than advertised, and companies who use these methods may risk allegations of greenwashing.

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