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| CORTICEIRA AMORIM is promoting recycling of cork stoppers in Portugal. |
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| The first trees identified as Cork Oaks occurred millions of years ago. |
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| With design and an investment in innovation, cork is used today in the manufacture of clothing, furniture, in decoration,amongst many other singular applications and with more yet to be discovered. |
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| Cork stoppers are 100% recyclable and can be reused in the manufacture of other products other than closures. |
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| Only after the 3rd harvesting, when the Cork Oak is around 40 years of age, does cork obtain the indispensable quality needed for the production of cork stoppers. |
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| The first harvesting only takes place when the tree reaches 25 years of age. |
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| The Cork Oak has along lifespan, living on average more than 200 years. |
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| The montados form cultural landscapes – that is, systems that resulted from human activity for the utilization of diverse resources: cork pastures and agricultural cultivations. |
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| The cork oak contributes to the survival of many native species of fauna, some of which are threatened with extinction. |
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| Over 100,000 people depend on cork production and its manufacture. |
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