Put a Cork in It

Posted by Snow in Eco-News, Green Home, Re-use on 10 11th, 2009 | one response

1. Carve a cork bowl.

Carving woodcrafts could be the new artisan entrepreneurship. Try it for yourself or a Christmas gift. Cork has a clean aesthetic and warm texture. Reclaimed cork comes from a varity of sources and provide a green art product. So although cork is a naturally sustainable material, this eco-friendly bowl scores double points for making use of wasted material.

2. Tole it out

Stylized cork trays can accent a green dining room and make a great style statement, with a simple design and natural bark trim or even glued inlay. The cork tray has an organic feel to it, lending an eco-friendly look to any décor.

3. Flowering career

Recycled cork gets new life and art cred in flowerpots. Cork flower pots are modeled after traditional terracotta flowerpots, with all of the benefits of cork. Cork pots are completely biodegradable, naturally antiseptic and won’t scratch surfaces.

4. Floor It

Cork has gained in popularity for sustainable flooring. The modular cork tiles can be arranged in any pattern . This creates a completely original but sustainable look. The cork tiles can be installed temporarily, which is great for apartment dwellers or commitment phobics.

5. That Sinking Feeling

This has to be one of the more unusual uses for cork . Cork is moisture and mold resistant, so a cork wash basin has a definite modern appeal, softened by the warmth of cork.

6. Ask a Panel

Add some color and style to your walls with cork wall paneling. These cork panels come in vivid colors and contemporary graphics that look great grouped in multiples

from:

http://www.naturerepurposed.com/2009/01/top-6-cork-products-for-your-home.html