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Cork is obtained by stripping the bark of cork oak trees every nine years in a careful process that allows the tree to regenerate and grow, making the industry naturally sustainable. The material ...
According to LAist, that’s because it has been. The high temperatures have encouraged trees like the cork oak to produce more sap, resulting in more sticky sidewalks, cars and other surfaces.
Portugal, the world's leading cork producer, is finding new uses for the material, from footwear to furniture, as demand for wine bottle stoppers wanes. Producers highlight the environmentally ...