32 SAVOUR MANITOBA | SPRING 24
Keep your corks
and ReCork!
You may have seen ReCork boxes around
the city. Perhaps you just walked past them and
didn't think too much about what the program
does. Their story is interesting. This Canadian-
born company started in 2008 as the footwear
company called SOLE. With an aim to reduce
environmental impact, they created their unique
and patented sustainable footwear.
Cork has unique properties for a tree bark.
Not only does it offer a comfortable cushion
when walked upon, it's well known for being
able to create a water (wine) seal. Also, it's a
sustainable product. The tree can be partially
harvested every nine to 12 years with no harm
incurred to the tree itself.
Because of cork's inherent benefits, SOLE
worked with partners to build a large sustainable
cork recycling program with networks
throughout North America.
ReCork takes used corks, along with cork
shavings from new cork creation process, to
process them for use in their products. These
sustainable soles replace ones that would
typically be made from petroleum-based goods.
Because of this program, more than 132 million
corks have been recycled.
Restaurants and liquor stores around North
America are partnering with ReCork. The end
goal is to do more to move toward net zero.
If you are interested in finding a ReCork
box to donate your used corks, go to
recork.com/ca/ to learn more.
e tree can be partially harvested
every nine to 12 years with no harm
incurred to the tree itself.
Cork Recycling
