Better than a renewable resource because it is a harvested resource(only the bark is harvested from the tree)
A recycled product because cork floors are made from the waste cork that makes wine stoppers.
A law in the 1930’s called“The 9 Year Law”was passed to keep cork from being harvested any sooner than every 9 years.The tree has to reach 60 cm in circumference before it can be harvested.The first harvest from a cork tree can only occur at age 25.
The tree is not destroyed or damaged when harvesting cork.
To complete the environmentally sound process,water based finishes and adhesives should be used.
Custom stains available in a variety of different colors.