by Admin | Sep 10, 2024 | General
Left: Robert Hooke invented the compound microscope and illumination system shown above and used it in his demonstrations at the Royal Society’s meetings. Photo credit: © Science Museum. Right: A page from Hooke’s ‘Micrographia’ illustrating the tiny cells of cork...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2024 | General
Over the past year, the Cork Industry Federation has shared numerous fascinating and informative stories about the versatile and sustainable material, cork. From celebrating historical discoveries to highlighting innovative uses in space and renewable energy, these...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2024 | General
Photo credits: Tammy Marlar, Dido Milne and Matthew Barnett Howland The National Autistic Society garden at the 2024 Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Show is a showcase of cork’s exceptional insulating properties. Designed by Sophie Parmenter –...
by Admin | Jun 25, 2024 | General
© Corkeen by Amorim While the world needs greener spaces and healthier environments, most children’s playgrounds only partially answer these requirements. Surface materials need to be weatherproof and durable while at the same time eco-friendly, easy to maintain and...
by Admin | Jun 10, 2024 | General
Cork oak trees in the Montado – © Amorim On 10th June each year, the middle of harvest time in the cork forests, the Portuguese celebrate their National Day in honour of Luís de Camões, the poet whose mastery of verse is compared to that of Shakespeare, Homer...
by Admin | May 21, 2024 | General
Location: The City of London Situated in a safe, quiet pedestrian street in the business-oriented part of the City of London, this modular and sculptural playground uses expanded cork and has been short-listed as a finalist for the Civic Trust Awards 2024. Designed by...
