Learn more about Cork!
There is so much more than topping those wine bottles or pinning your notes!
Renewable resource: Cork bark regenerates and can be harvested again every 9 to 12 years.
Minimal waste: Cork production generates minimal waste, as byproducts can be used to make other cork products or as a renewable energy source.
100% recyclable: Cork is 100% recyclable.
Water repellent: Cork is water repellent.
Carbon sink: Cork oak forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and the trees themselves absorb up to five times as much carbon dioxide as normal while the bark is regenerating.
Biodiversity hotspot: Cork oak forests are home to many endangered species, including the Iberian lynx, the Iberian imperial eagle, and the Barbary deer.
Fire barrier: Cork oak trees are fire retardant and protect the forest from wildfires.
Soil erosion prevention: Cork oak forests protect against erosion and desertification.
Low thermal conductivity: Cork has low thermal conductivity, making it a good insulator.