NAPA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReCORK by Amorim, a North American-based wine cork recycling program sponsored by Amorim of Portugal and SOLE of Canada, announced that the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance Board has unanimously selected ReCORK to collect and recycle used and surplus natural cork wine closures from their 100-plus members in Washington state.
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Hollow on the Square Hotel
Located in the beautiful city of Cape Town, Hollow on The Square is a 4 star city hotel designed by M&B Architects & Interiors offering 114 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, all designed for comfort and tranquility. The newly added eco-friendly rooms were conceived using nature as inspiration and incorporate materials that reflect natural comfort.
M&B chose Wicanders Corkcomfort products as an innate fit for this project. Over 8,600 square feet of Wicanders Cork flooring cover the guest rooms, hallways and elevators, earning praise from a number of visiting guests. Products used include Corkcomfort HPS Identity Spice, HPS Identity Chestnut and WRT Linn Sepia.
The elegance of these materials and others used at the Hollow on The Square, M&B House, as well as the suave colors and distinctive décor, bring in a sense of total serenity, persuading visitors to enjoy an unforgettable stay.
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BMW showroom in Germany
BMW B&K, with offices in 17 different German cities, remodeled its branch in Taunusstein, a wealthy suburb of Frankfurt, with approximately 5000 square feet of the product in its offices, reception area and lounge.
Toyota showroom in Berlin, Germany
At Toyota Weller, with 10 branches throughout Germany, a first stage saw over 5000 square feet installed in the sales offices and bar of its Berlin branch.
In both cases, the excellent technical performance of the HPS surface finish was chosen for maximum resistance to wear.
The new Wicanders® Woodcomfort product lines offer an immense range of decorative, versatile and sophisticated options, providing distinctive and customized atmospheres in accordance with the highest standards of quality and comfort.
Napa, CA– ReCORK America has added another partner to support its cork recycling program. SOLE, the manufacturer of premium footbeds, socks and sandals, will use a blend of recycled cork wine bottle closures in its line of 2010 footwear products.
SOLE joins the many restaurants, resorts, organizations, wine retailers, and wineries who help collect and find use for used natural corks.
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Wicanders Corkcomfort Floating Plank, Traces Spice
Aveda Fredric's Institute
The design of Aveda Fredric’s Institute Indianapolis began and ended with the environment and its inhabitants in mind. The design teams were given the task throughout the entire design process of seeking out materials that are eco-friendly and friendly to the end-user of the space. Whether their selections were made from recycled materials, or are recyclable or manufactured in an environmental way with environmentally friendly, sustainable materials, they were challenged to create a difference. Taking the selections one step further, much thought has been given to the psychology of color and the way it can enhance the space for the guests, students and instructors alike. Color was added through the use of varying materials, textures and applications though the flooring, paint, cabinetry, wall materials and fixtures.
Aveda Retail
A natural choice for flooring was Wicanders Corkcomfort Glue-down HPS, which was used in the retail space, the cosmetology clinic and in the hallway. Wicanders offers a flooring solution that is environmentally friendly, aesthetically appealing, durable yet practical. Specifically designed for high traffic areas, and with a 15 year commercial warranty, Corkcomfort Glue-down tiles have our patented HPS finish. HPS, or High Performance Surface, works by embedding a fine shield of nano-beads atop the surface layer of the flooring, protecting it from scratches, scuff marks, stains and abrasions. The unique strength of this finish is that it also protects the natural properties of cork flooring.
Wicanders cork floors with HPS are giving and resilient underfoot, are hygenic and easily cleaned. Wicanders Corkcomfort Glue down HPS tiles are a perfect choice for salons where students and employees are on their feet all day using chemicals and dyes.
Here is another great use for corks. Watch this video, courtesy of YouTube, where Michelle Kaufman shows us how to make a mud mat out of recycled cork stoppers. This is a super cool project, but will take some time.
If arts and crafts are not your thing, you can support the ReCORK America program by sending or dropping off your used natural cork stoppers to a participating collection center.
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