So what is cork and its relation with the environment?  The whole world starts to wake up to a new energy paradigm because of all the serious environmental problems that the planet has undergone in recent times. The Governments of the countries worldwide, as well as the Boards of large Institutions are beginning to realize that if … Continued

THERE´S SO MUCH TO KNOW ABOUT CORK! Cork is a natural material derived from the cork oak tree. It has a history of use dating back for thousands of years, and as with so many natural products, it is proving to have a wide range of applications in the modern world. What Exactly is Cork Anyway? … Continued

There is social responsibility inside the cork world. The concept of “social responsibility” is very important nowadays and should be a concept to be kept in mind by all the companies in the world. The society we live in, and more specifically the model of society in which we operate, and by that we mean … Continued

In the first decade of the present century the Portuguese cork industry had a major setback. Cork companies exports fell drastically, loosing cork stoppers market share, which accounts for roughly half of cork exports, when international winemakers started using alternative stoppers (plastic and aluminium screw caps) regardless of emerging problems with these alternative closures. To face … Continued

In Portugal there are economic sectors that show development even with the present economic crisis. The cork industry is a good example, so Portuguese cork can be a great way for Portugal to rise economically mainly because of its differentiation from other usual marketing sectors. It exports over 700 million euros and its national and international … Continued

Eco-friendly cork. We think this infographic created by Recork tells a lot about the ecological benefits of cork over other closures like aluminum or plastic screwcaps. the difference between them are obvious. While Aluminium Screwcaps waste a total of 37 grams of carbon dioxide per 1 000 closures and plastic wastes 16 grams of carbon … Continued

Anyone who has built or remodeled the floors in their home will tell you that there is a wide range of options to choose from, ranging all the way from bamboo to hardwood to laminate to stone. There is something out there for every taste. While these flooring choices certainly each have their advantages, one … Continued

If all you know about cork is that is used for wine stoppers, then read on. Cork design is the new ‘it’ thing in design today and is slowing becoming a fashionable part of everyone’s life. Portugal is the largest exporters of cork, and with Portuguese cork providing the best quality cork to manufacturers around the … Continued