Cork Flooring is "Green"

As environmental awareness continues to rise, so does the popularity of cork floors. Cork is a truly "green" building material not only because of its minimal impact on natural resources, but also because it helps improve indoor air quality.

Cork is a renewable resource.

Cork is harvested from the Cork Oak Tree, native to the Mediterranean region of the world. The part of the tree used for making cork floors is the bark. The bark can be safely removed every seven to fifteen years, when it naturally starts to split, causing no harm to either the tree or the surrounding habitat. Cork Oak Trees live in excess of 100 years, often past 200 years.

Cork is clean.

If you're looking for flooring options that will keep your family healthy and happy, cork is a floor covering you should consider. The resilient surface of a cork floor is anti-microbial, hypoallergenic, and resistant to molds, mildews, and common pests. This makes cork a great option for hospitals, schools, or homes with allergy sufferers.

Cork is recyclable.

Most cork floors are also made of recycled cork. The cork used to produce cork floors is actually the waste product from the production of cork wine stoppers. The popularity of cork floors has not increased the harvesting of Cork Oak Tree bark, but instead, it has reduced the amount of wasted cork that has already been harvested for other purposes.

Another environmental advantage of cork floors is that they reduce landfill waste. If properly cared for, a cork floor can last for decades. When the time does come to dispose of it, rest assured your cork floor won't be hurting the environment because it's a biodegradable product. Cork is the epitome of eco-friendly flooring.

Crazy about cork and still looking to learn more? Visit the cork education page of our website.