Whether you are looking to replace old carpet or need flooring for a brand-new kitchen, a natural choice could be cork. If you are keen to secure the eco credentials of your home, there are plenty of reasons to consider this unique – and biodegradable – material.
“Cork is 100% natural and renewable, and across a 200-year lifespan, a typical cork oak tree is harvested 15 times without damage, as it simply regenerates after each extraction,” explains founder of Recork, James Scully. “A harvested cork oak retains three to five times more carbon dioxide than an unharvested tree, so the cork oaks of the Montado forest play a vital role in the fight against global warming.”
Cork flooring is a brilliant option for many other reasons and is making a huge comeback with
