Corkway´s Social Responsibility
There is social responsibility inside the cork world. The concept of “social responsibility” is very important nowadays and should be a concept to be kept in mind by all the companies in the world. The...
View ArticleThe story of cork
THERE´S SO MUCH TO KNOW ABOUT CORK! Cork is a natural material derived from the cork oak tree. It has a history of use dating back for thousands of years, and as with so many natural products, it is...
View ArticleWhat is Cork?
So what is cork and its relation with the environment? The whole world starts to wake up to a new energy paradigm because of all the serious environmental problems that the planet has undergone in...
View ArticleCork design, a new way for Product Design
If all you know about cork is that is used for wine stoppers, then read on. Cork design is the new ‘it’ thing in design today and is slowing becoming a fashionable part of everyone’s life. Portugal is...
View ArticleCork flooring, a green choice for your home
Anyone who has built or remodeled the floors in their home will tell you that there is a wide range of options to choose from, ranging all the way from bamboo to hardwood to laminate to stone. There is...
View ArticleCork production, an ecological infographic
Eco-friendly cork. We think this infographic created by Recork tells a lot about the ecological benefits of cork over other closures like aluminum or plastic screwcaps. the difference between them are...
View ArticleThe importance of Cork for the Portuguese economy
In Portugal there are economic sectors that show development even with the present economic crisis. The cork industry is a good example, so Portuguese cork can be a great way for Portugal to rise...
View ArticlePortuguese Cork Industry
In the first decade of the present century the Portuguese cork industry had a major setback. Cork companies exports fell drastically, loosing cork stoppers market share, which accounts for roughly half...
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