The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.
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Cork furniture: the why, the how and the what
Turning to cork for furniture seems a natural choice for many reasons. Obtained from stripping, chipping and heating the bark of cork oak trees – in a careful process that allows the tree to ...
RIBA5 年
Cork House
Internally, the biophilic elements such as the exposed cork and oak flooring captures the light and creates a wonderfully tranquil sensory experience. In summer the skylights open to bring a sense of ...
Business Insider3 年
How 40 million cork wine stoppers a day are harvested in Portugal
An curved arrow pointing right. EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published in February 2021. More from Big Business EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published in February 2021. Jump to ...
KNPR5 天
Planting oaks for durability, air quality and cooling urban areas
He highlights several oaks: Engelman oak, Mexican Blue oak, cork oak, and scrub oak, noting their drought tolerance, growth ...