Cork is the bark of Quercus suber, also known as Cork Oak, a tree capable of living up to 250 years. It is a 100% natural, 100% reusable, and 100% recyclable raw material, consisting of a hive of microscopic cells filled with a gas identical to air and coated with, mainly, suberin and lignin.

Cork accessories are having a moment too. Wallets, belts, and even watches made from cork are durable, water-resistant, and incredibly lightweight. I've been using a cork wallet for three years, and it still looks brand new.

In this study, a novel adsorbent, CS–CBC–Zr composite beads, was successfully developed for the removal of various concentrations of PO4–P using cork stopper biochar as a support material.

Cork has been the biggest hang-up. Walking on a cork deck feels great underfoot; soft, comfortable, just like teak. That tactile feel is a big part of why people love teak. Cork gives you that. Visually cork lacks the character that the grain of a natural teak deck has, but it can still have the traditional seams and look great. Conversely, cork does allow total design freedom similar to our composite decking if the designer or owner wants to get creative with a design feature other than the traditional “teak plank look”.

The cork tables were designed by Michael Sodeau, who first explored the natural material when he was working on a resort project in Sagres, Portugal. Surprised by its special properties, Sodeau soon realized that cork could enhance pieces made for workplace settings. “Cork isn’t commonly used in contract office furniture,” he says. “I embraced its bulkier nature by creating products that celebrate roundness.”

The Natural Cork Council (NCC) announced its support today for the Trump administration’s signing of a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that exempts natural cork products from additional tariffs.