Cork
Cork Oak tree
Cork Oak forest
CO₂ retention
100%
natural, reusable and recyclable
Lightweight, elastic and compressible
impermeable, fire retardant and abrasion resistant are some of cork’s key characteristics
NO TREES ARE DAMAGED OR CUT
during harvesting (cork extraction)
9 years
cork oaks are harvested for the first time when the tree is 25 years, and then in 9 years cycles
Regenerates itself
the cork oak tree is the only tree that regenerates itself after each extraction
200 years
average lifespan of a cork oak tree, that can be stripped around 18 times in its life
100.000 people
WWF estimates that more than 100.000 people are economically dependent of cork-related business activities.
2.1 million hectares
of cork oak forest in the Mediterranean region
200.000 tones
of cork are harvested each year
Cork continues to retain CO₂
even after it has been transformed into flooring
Climate Positive floors
Amorim Wise has reached a remarkable negative carbon balance, helping to reduce Global Warming Potential
101 kg CO₂ /m²
an Amorim Wise floor can retain up to
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