ReCork Reusing a Renewable Resource

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FAQS

• What is ReCORK by Amorim?
• Who is Amorim?
• Who is SOLE?
• What are the goals for the program?
• How does the program work?
• Where do the corks come from?
• Do you pay for corks?
• Do you pay for shipping the corks?
• Your web site lists two types of collection options: "Public Collection Partners" and "Recycling Partners." This seems confusing. What is the difference?
• Where do the used corks end up?
• How will the corks be used?
• What do you mean by "Upcycling"?
• Where are the products available?
• Why recycle wine corks?
• How many corks have you collected to date?
• Are all wine closures recyclable?
• Some corks, like Champagne cork, are made of cork particles. Are these OK to recycle?
• Are cork oak trees cut down for their bark?
• What are recycled wine corks used for?
• Do cork oaks grow in the U.S.?
• What makes natural cork environmentally special?
• How do cork forests play into recycling?
• Tell me about your tree-planting program.
• Where are the products available?