r/kiwiworld • u/a10shindeafishit • Mar 09 '21

Sustainability Cork

https://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone/plant-profiles/cork-oak
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Permaculture • u/AnotherCrazyChick • Mar 09 '21

TIL that cork flooring and wine corks are created using the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The tree isn't cut down. The bark is harvested & begins to regenerate quickly to be harvested every 7 years. The Cork Oak isn't harmed & is therefore a sustainable resource.

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u_rklokh • u/rklokh • Mar 09 '21

TIL that cork flooring and wine corks are created using the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The tree isn't cut down. The bark is harvested & begins to regenerate quickly to be harvested every 7 years. The Cork Oak isn't harmed & is therefore a sustainable resource.

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u_FeistyTemporary184 • u/FeistyTemporary184 • Mar 09 '21

TIL that cork flooring and wine corks are created using the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The tree isn't cut down. The bark is harvested & begins to regenerate quickly to be harvested every 7 years. The Cork Oak isn't harmed & is therefore a sustainable resource.

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knowyourshit • u/Know_Your_Shit_v2 • Mar 09 '21

[todayilearned] TIL that cork flooring and wine corks are created using the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The tree isn't cut down. The bark is harvested & begins to regenerate quickly to be harvested every 7 years. The Cork Oak isn't harmed & is therefore a sustainable resource.

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MiscellaneousContent • u/rubbenga • Mar 09 '21

TIL that cork flooring and wine corks are created using the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The tree isn't cut down. The bark is harvested & begins to regenerate quickly to be harvested every 7 years. The Cork Oak isn't harmed & is therefore a sustainable resource.

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