All Things Cork
Here's How to Compost Wine Corks Instead of Trashing Them
Natural wine corks are compostable after removing any metal foil and other materials.
To speed up the decomposition process, the corks should be chopped up.
Corks are brown composting material; add nitrogen-rich green material for balance.
Corka pendant light by Samuel Wilkinson for Zero Lighting
"After being approached by Zero to design a sustainable pendant, we immediately began researching with a clear set of criteria: the lamp should be crafted from a single, renewable material, be versatile and durable, and produced using energy-efficient manufacturing processes," said Wilkinson.
US Grants Cork Exemption from EU Tariffs, Easing Pressure on Wine Industry
Cork, harvested from the bark of cork oak trees, is a critical component for the wine industry. The Mediterranean basin, and Portugal in particular, dominates global cork production. Portugal supplies about half of the world’s cork, and the U.S. is its second-largest market after France. In 2023, the U.S. imported $241 million worth of cork from Portugal, with more than 70% used as stoppers for wine, spirits, olive oil, honey, and other liquids.
New Customizable Mickey Pin Board Available at Disney Springs
A fun find made out of cork: Mickey Pin Board
Wine Cork Psychology: Packaging Changes Customer Perception
For centuries, natural corks have been synonymous with tradition, quality, and a touch of ceremony. Pulling a cork is a ritualistic act, signaling a special occasion. And when it comes to gifting, we want to convey thoughtfulness and generosity. A screw top simply doesn't carry the same symbolic weight.
Why 42Birds Chose Cork For Their Yoga Mats
42 Birds makes eco-friendly yoga mats and accessories using cork from Spain and Portugal.
“The midsole is ReCork Recycled Cork, a breakthrough material made from recycled natural wine corks collected through ReCork’s North American wine cork recycling program”…
“Sole Launches the Ultimate Après-Anything Shoe”
“Recycle Cork to Replace Petroleum Based Polymers and Foams”
Cal Poly hosts rare cork harvesting event.
“In climate change fight, power of cork seen by scientists as the star”
“Fairway Touts Sustainability Efforts with New Wine Cork Campaign”
“Eduardo Souto de Moura and Diller Scofidio + Renfro create
cork installations for Lisbon”
The pilot program, which is part of a collaboration between Endeavour Group, Amorim Cork and Save Our Soles, aims to repurpose customers’ used corks with a view to create cork-composite anti-fatigue mats.
“Endeavour Group trials cork recycling program”
“Isomi "challenges norms" of sofa design with cork and latex Tejo”