December 31st, 2009

Random Cork Facts

  • Natural cork is 100% recyclable, biodegradable and completely environmentally friendly
  • A cork oak tree can live over 250 years and can be harvested every decade. The trees are not cut down and only a portion of their bark is removed
  • There are over 6 million acres of cork forests in the Mediterranean Basin
  • Virgin cork is used to make all kinds of different products, including flooring, footwear, and wall coverings.
  • Over 13 billion natural cork wine closures are produced globally each year
  • Portugal accounts for approximately 52% of worldwide cork production
  • The CO2 retention capabilities of Portugal's cork forests alone are estimated to be as high as 4.8 million tons per year
  • Recycling and reusing cork extends its ability to sequester carbon dioxide and keep it out of the atmosphere
  • A natural wine cork retains approximately 9 grams of CO2 during its useful life cycle
  • Dom Perignon (1630 - 1715) was a Benedictine monk and is credited with commercializing the use of natural cork for Champagne and table wine

Posted by: Greg Davidson at 9:19 a.m.
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