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At AZ Flooring and Finishes, we know when it comes to flooring that is not only beautiful and comfortable but also actually good for the planet, Amorim Cork flooring stands out above the rest in sustainability.
At the heart of it all is the responsible harvesting practices and innovative product design. Sustainability is built into every step of the process.
It all starts at the cork tree at harvest and extends through manufacturing, installation and even end of life recycling.
🌳 Cork: A Renewable, Natural Material
Cork is harvested from the bark of a cork oak tree; this process does not harm the tree and allows it to continue growing and regenerating for years. These forests are hotspots that help combat climate change, protect soil and water, and even support rich ecosystems of plants and animals.
In my opinion the most impressive sustainability claim tied to Amorim’s cork is the negative carbon balance. Cork flooring components remove more CO₂ than what’s being created during production. TLDR; Cork flooring actively reduces the overall carbon footprint.
♻️ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
AZ Flooring and Finishes' values align seamlessly with Amorim’s commitment to sustainability. Their dedication goes far beyond sourcing responsible raw materials. Instead of being discarded, cork waste is carefully reused and reintegrated into new products.
Even the smallest byproducts such as cork dust, are repurposed as biomass to help power their production facilities. This approach dramatically reduces dependence on fossil fuels and avoids the use of energy sources with an unnecessarily high carbon footprint.
🏡 More than just flooring…
Choosing Amorim Cork isn’t just about choosing a floor you’ll enjoy for years. It’s about supporting a proven, responsible system that protects forests, reduces carbon footprint, and delivers a positive environmental impact from start to finish.
If you’re building or remodeling with sustainability in mind, Amorim Cork flooring is a choice you can genuinely feel good about. It’s certainly the material I plan to use when I remodel my own home and have it installed here in the store at AZ Flooring and Finishes.
