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It’s a system that benefits the local economy, the environment and the industries that utilize cork – particularly the wine industry.
The Mediterranean region of Europe – mostly in the Iberian Peninsula, which produces more than 80% of the world's cork – and Northwest Africa.
Trees are not harmed thanks to the cork oak's unique ability to regenerate outer bark (the layer we know as cork) and the mastery of the farmers.
— Rainforest Alliance
According to the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, each tree can produce enough material for 4,000 wine corks in one harvest.
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