All About Cork!

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With a life-span of approximately 200 years. Cork Oaks are protected and never cut down. These majestic trees can safely be harvested up to 17 times once mature.

Cork naturally breaks down over time without releasing toxic chemicals and is also reusable, recyclable and repurposeable.

The use of cork products  contributes to mitigating climate change, both  through their capacity to retain carbon and by replacing more energy intensive alternative products.  

  Cork oak forests are one of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots, providing critical habitats for endangered species.  They regulate water cycles, protect soil from erosion, and act as natural firebreaks.  

Due to cork's unique cellular structure, it is lightweight, impermeable to liquids and gases,  shock absorbent, hypoallergenic and insulative.

  Supports rural livelihoods and traditional land stewardship practices across Portugal and beyond.