I was online reading up on sustainable materials and I happened upon a description of cork and was amazed. I had no idea how awesome this substance is! Did you know you don't even have to kill the cork oak tree in order to harvest its cork? All you do is peel the bark off and the tree is left to regenerate. The average tree can be safely harvested every 9 to 12 years. Once processed, the cork can be used as a thermal insulator, an impermeable plug (wine cork), a floor material that is much better on joints, a flotation device, a slip-resistant surface, or interior decorating. Blows my mind!
http://sustainablematerials.com/cork/
WHOA!!!!!
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