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Amorim ECO21dB and the circular economy
Amorim Cork Composites has always defined its products and services to minimise waste, avoiding the “me-too” commodity game, while ensuring an adequate response to the latest market trends. Amorim ECO21dB is the result of market inputs (in performance terms), the company’s DNA (the core raw material) and the company’s…

Polymers and the circular economy
Although this is an article about silence, since we are talking about cork’s impact on the quality of life in urban contexts, it would be absurd to focus solely on cork's acoustic performance. Cork is valued in the building industry due to many other characteristics, in particular the fact that it offers excellent ther…

Circular economy: join this cycle
Natural, renewable and recyclable, cork is a safe choice for those who care about the future of the planet.

Circular economy materials
We combine cork with other surplus raw materials from other industries that would otherwise be landfilled, causing high environmental impact. We incorporate the ideal amount of cork, ensuring a response to market demands while continuing to take care of nature.

Made with circular economy materials
Made with circular economy materials


Cork Inside by Amorim and Circular Economy
Nothing is wasted. Everything is valued.Several products with Cork Inside seal incorporate by products from other industries (industrial symbiosis) such as foams and other polymers from the footwear, automotive and packaging industries. Blending cork with these materials, we give new life to materials that would otherw…

Circular Economy
Amorim Cork Composites has always been committed to ensuring the transition from a linear economy of “take, make and dispose” to a circular economy.

Amorim Cork Composites joins forces with Nike for a more circular economy
The underlay Go4cork Blend with Nike Grind aims to have a positive impact on the environment by creating a sustainable solution based on circular economy principles.

Circular Economy
Amorim Cork Composites has always been committed to ensuring the transition from a linear economy of “make, use and dispose” to a circular economy of “make, use, recycle and re-use”. The company has therefore been using other materials in addition to cork, in particular synthetic foams sourced from other industries. In…

New products, more circular economy
Waste from industries such as footwear, packaging, automobile or upholstery production are some of the non-cork materials that we incorporate in Go4cork products. We chose them because, in addition to enhancing the benefits of cork, they allow us to give new life to materials that would otherwise be destined for the la…

Circular economy: by-products from other industries take on a new life at Amorim Cork Composites
Amorim Cork Composites has always been committed to ensuring the transition from the linear economy which is based on the "take, make, waste" paradigm, to the circular economy - where nothing is wasted, everything is valued.

A waste free future
To protect the future we need to rethink the way that we see waste. At Amorim Cork Composites, we aim to develop a circular future, transforming what was previously considered to be waste into new creative opportunities. We combine cork with surplus products from other industries and this helps us to develop solutions…

New underlays reaffirm the commitment to Sustainability and the Circular Economy
The underlays are an excellent option for customers who seek to strike a balance between performance and environmental sustainability.

U36
U36 Circular economy product - Cork inside No rubber

Our process:
1. Extract cork / sourcing of circular economy materials | 2. Grinding cork / grinding circular economy materials | 3. Cylinder agglomeration | 4. Split rolls | 5. Laminate vapour barrier foil | 6. Packaging

Our process:
1. Extract cork / sourcing of circular economy materials | 2. Grinding cork / grinding circular economy materials | 3. Cylinder agglomeration | 4. Split rolls | 5. Laminate vapour barrier foil | 6. Packaging

Performance, sustainability and a focus on the circular economy are the main features of U38 - the latest Acousticork underscreed, developed…
Produced from cork and recycled polyethylene foam, U38 innovatively combines the acoustic and load-bearing capacities of foam-based underscreeds with cork's resilience and environmental credentials. The pre-attached PE foil raises the tensile strength of the underscreed as well as it will allow cut costs by eliminating…

The use of cork for a ground-breaking design
Cork also makes an active contribution to the vehicles’ unique, ground-breaking and innovative design, while increasing high levels of sustainability and reinforcing circular economy practices. Moreover, the cork solution used in both cars is combined with recycled materials, using thermoforming techniques. It is desig…

Circular forever
Amorim Cork Composites, founded in 1963 by Corticeira Amorim and manager of the Go4cork brand, is an exemplary model of a circular economy. The company came into being to extract value from cork not used by the wine cork industry and recycle used wine corks. Since then, it has progressively expanded its circular profil…

Environmental Sustainability
100% natural, reusable and recyclable, cork is one of the most versatile materials in the world, from an environmental, social or economic perspective. In addition to cork, all materials used in the production of our underlays are based on the concept of the circular economy. Therefore when looking for a solution that…

Performance and sustainability
In addition to the performance of Amorim Tech Seal products, the choice of a solution based on cork and rubber was also motivated by the fact that cork is a natural and sustainable material. The sector has been increasingly focused on the end-of-life impact of vehicles, looking for materials that can be recycled and…

An (even more) sustainable solar
The main properties of cork – such as impermeability, lightness, elasticity, compressibility and resilience - remain unchanged, ensuring the floater's performance. It should also be noted that, for each ton of cork produced, the cork oak forest can sequester up to 73 tons of CO2. This factor reduces the environmental i…

Material used
The underscreed selected for application in the eMedia Investments building was the Acousticork U38. Made from cork and recycled polyurethane foam, it guarantees excellent impact noise insulation in new and refurbished buildings. In addition to the thermo-acoustic insulation properties, the U38 has a high load capaci…

Material used
The underscreed selected for application in the eMedia Investments building was the Acousticork U38. Made from cork and recycled polyurethane foam, it guarantees excellent impact noise insulation in new and refurbished buildings. In addition to the thermo-acoustic insulation properties, the U38 has a high load capaci…

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Here we research and develop innovative cork-based materials. We do this by applying extrusion, lamination or moulding processes, as well as by combining cork with other raw materials, giving rise to new materials. This way, by using only cork or composites that combine cork with materials from the circular economy, i…

Given this increased demand for more environmentally friendly products, is sustainability an important topic in your industry?
Yes. We will see a growing market for sustainable products in the future. In addition to architectural features such as style, space requirements and furnishings, ethical aspects are also becoming increasingly important for people. Customers are looking for natural building materials (if possible derived from circular…

Market focus
With a total area of 850 m2, the new facility is located next to the main premises of Amorim Cork Composites. The i.cork factory will develop its activity in line with the market, seeking to create solutions that can respond to the needs of various business sectors - always with cork and the circular economy at the epi…

Cork-based solutions: one of the main pathways for development
The museum structure itself attracts at least as much attention as the art works on display. It is a spectacular building carved out of former grain silos, dating back to 1920, which now house the Zeitz Museum and a 28-room boutique luxury hotel designed by the renowned UK architect, Thomas Heatherwick. In today’s worl…

Cork-based solutions: one of the main pathways for development
The museum structure itself attracts at least as much attention as the art works on display. It is a spectacular building carved out of former grain silos, dating back to 1920, which now house the Zeitz Museum and a 28-room boutique luxury hotel designed by the renowned UK architect, Thomas Heatherwick. In today’s worl…
Urbanisation is a megatrend, one of the major pathways of development
With it, the importance of quality acoustic environments for human well-being continues to grow. People around the globe are more aware of the impact that acoustics have on their daily lives and expect higher quality acoustic experiences. On the other hand, trends in sustainability, recycling and circular economy requi…

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Let us introduce you to Go4cork, a new brand of DIY cork products created especially for people who are always thinking of the next project for renovating or decorating their house or office, but are also concerned with the environment and value responsible consumption. With Go4cork it’s so easy to make small changes o…

Cork for a naturally-inspired environment
If you have doubts about which material to choose for your office, choose cork. In addition to being functional and visually appealing, cork accessories also have the advantage of introducing an element of natural origin to your office, creating a mild and quiet environment that invites you to work.In this article, fin…
Go4cork: memo boards for all tastes
Made of cork, magnetic, designed for writing with chalk, with maps included... There are many Go4cork memo board options. And there's definitely one that fits your needs. Cork memo boards In naturally-coloured cork with a pine or grey frame, these are the most traditional choice and suit any environment, whether it’s a…