As a journalist, Gabriella Sotelo covers the environment, climate change, and agriculture. She has a bachelor's in Journalism/Environmental Studies from NYU. Plastic has become ubiquitous in the ...

Natural wine corks are compostable after removing any metal foil and other materials. To speed up the decomposition process, the corks should be chopped up. Corks are brown composting material; add ...

Expanded cork insulation is one of the eco materials of the moment, with proponents ranging from RIBA to NASA. You might be wondering if cork insulation could suit your self build project or ...

Cork has been part of winemaking history for centuries, but today it is helping to shape a more sustainable future. At the heart of this transformation is Corticeira Amorim, the world’s largest ...

Dear Jim: I am trying to use as many natural and efficient products as possible. Is cork flooring a truly natural product; is it bad for the environment, and will its insulation lower my utility bills ...

Use these simple tips to turn wine corks into compost successfully. Natural wine corks are compostable after removing any metal foil and other materials. To speed up the decomposition process, the ...