Why Cork?
TREES ARE NOT CUT DOWN - THEY ARE HARVESTED.
Welcome to Oakliv, where we offer sustainable and eco-friendly products made from cork. Cork is a versatile material that is not only stylish but also has a positive impact on the environment.
What is Cork?
Cork is the outer bark of the cork oak tree and is a completely biodegradable material that can be recycled without creating any significant secondary waste. This means that it is a renewable and eco-friendly resource that is harvested without harming the tree, making it one of the most sustainable materials on the planet.
Core Benefits:
- Eco-friendly and 100% recyclable
- Highly resistant to liquids
- Elastic and compressible
- Hypo-allergenic
- Highly Abrasion and Impact Resistant
- Lightweight
- Thermal and Acoustic Insulators
As concerns about climate change continue to grow, many people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and live a more sustainable lifestyle. One solution that is often overlooked is using products made from cork, like those offered by Oakliv.
First and foremost, cork is a renewable and sustainable resource. The bark of cork oak trees can be harvested every nine years without harming the tree, making it an ideal material for reducing waste and promoting responsible resource management. In fact, cork oak forests are natural carbon sinks, absorbing an impressive 14 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
Each cork stopper, which is made from the bark of cork oak trees, absorbs an average of 112 grams of carbon dioxide. In addition, each tonne of cork absorbs 1.83 tonnes of carbon dioxide, making it an incredibly efficient material for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
But the benefits of cork don't stop there. In the process of converting one kilogram of cork, 50 kg of CO2 is absorbed from the atmosphere. This means that using cork-based products, like those offered by Oakliv, can actively help reduce carbon emissions in your daily life.
Using cork-based products also helps reduce the use of less sustainable materials. For example, cork can be used as a replacement for plastics, which take hundreds of years to decompose and can harm wildlife and ecosystems. By choosing cork-based products, you are helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills and the ocean.
Cork-based products also have the benefit of being durable and long-lasting. This means that they don't need to be replaced as frequently as other materials, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Additionally, the production process for cork products uses less energy than the production of other materials, further reducing their environmental impact.
Oakliv offers a wide range of cork-based products, including lifestyle and decor items like cork wall coverings and home office decor items. These products not only look great and function well, but they also have the added benefit of being environmentally friendly.
So why not make the switch to cork-based products today? Check out the full collections on our website and start making a difference.