A great way to go green or live a sustainable lifestyle is to start with taking a closer look at the materials we purchase and use in our life. If you’r considering upgrading your home’s flooring but you’re concerned about the environmental impact, cork might be a great option for you.
Cork is made from the waste of cork wine-stopper manufacturing and is considered a recycled product. It is also sustainable because cork is harvested from the cork oak tree, which is replanted. This isn’t your typical cork either; there is a variety of custom designs and vivid colors to choose from.
In addition to its durability, cork produces a cushioned feel, sound reduction, and it’s easy to install.
Once you’ve selected cork flooring, what else can you do to be more environmentally-friendly at home?
Below, we’ve put together a list of simple suggestions that are sure to make an impact on your local community and Mother Earth at large.
This list of ideas is merely scratching the surface, but we hope they will get your creative juices flowing. When we all do our part, we can make the world a greener, more sustainable place.