Collecting Cork.
Creating Change.



COLLECTING Cork.
Creating Change.
We collect and recycle used cork stoppers, transforming them into materials and projects that benefit people, places, and the planet.


13 Billion Cork Stoppers Are Produced Each Year
Every night, restaurants, hotels and wineries open thousands of bottles—each sealed with a cork stopper that can keep capturing carbon if it stays in circulation. Cork is an endlessly recyclable material that has many end uses but there is currently no scalable solution.
Let’s Change that.
Cork Collective makes that effortless.


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Meet the Cork Collective
We give our partners a turnkey way to collect used cork stoppers, divert them from landfill, and turn them into safe, sustainable surfacing for playgrounds and public spaces. Together, we’re building a circular system—one that starts with something small, but makes an impact that lasts.
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why recycled cork?
Every cork stopper represents a decision. Tossed in the trash, it’s just wasted. But if recycled, it becomes part of something bigger—sequestering carbon, reducing landfill, and resurfacing public spaces where communities thrive.
At Cork Collective, we focus on that pivotal moment. And we make it easy for busy teams to make the better choice.


a joint initiative
Cork Collective is a joint initiative bringing together leading companies of very different industries all for a common purpose—building a healthy and sustainable future.
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Join the Effort
When you recycle cork stoppers with us, you’re not just reducing waste. You’re helping build safer playgrounds, more resilient communities, and a hospitality industry that leads by example.

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