The demanding nature of rugby with frequent tackles, falls and direct ground impact, requires a surface that offers protection and comfort. By using 100% recyclable and natural cork infill, the new pitch provides a healthier environment for players and greater safety through a combination of superb shock absorption and a lower surface temperature.

At the Expo custom-made tables, counters, and seating were crafted by Cooloo using their patented technique of applying a layer of waste streams of recycled cork to produce stylish sustainable furniture.

Let’s bust some myths about whether wine corks or screwtops are better for the planet. 

Quite a number of people are embracing cork in their decor. And why not? Made from cork oak tree bark, it's natural, sustainable, and takes a beating better than many other materials. That it happens to align with two current interior design trends — a love of all-things cork and biophilic interior decor — makes it all the more appealing as a design trend that looks set to stay for a while.

For Melanie Abrantes, a California-based designer with Portuguese roots, cork is personal. Her designs, which span furniture, interiors, and custom pieces, reinterpret cork for a modern audience while paying homage to its Portuguese heritage.

A truly magical home, certainly the first to be designed entirely of cork, a heat-insulating, durable, sustainable, and completely eco-friendly material.