As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, consumers are seeking to use materials and buy products that not only look good but also have a low environmental impact. Carbon Negative products are one such category of materials that are becoming increasingly popular in the design community and the reasons extend far beyond the look because the benefits of these products can impact our future generations for years.

What does Carbon Negative mean?

Carbon Negative refers to the net emissions created. So in other words to be Carbon Negative, we need to offset more carbon than we produce either through carbon capture, sequestration, or avoidance, than we contribute to the environment.

How to incorporate Carbon-Negative materials into our life

As companies we can meet human needs and work with nature rather than against it by implementing methods and using products that remove more carbon from the atmosphere than they add. As a consumer, one way is to start by looking at the products you buy and their carbon footprints.

Products that are Carbon Negative

When it comes to carbon negative materials, think no further than Cork. Cork has been proven time after time as one of Earth’s most brilliant sustainable resources with multiple applications for hundreds of years and what makes corks a Carbon Negative product is the process in which the bark is harvested which it is estimated that for every ton of cork produced, cork oak forests capture (Carbon sequestration) over 73 tons of CO2, a vital contribution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the main cause of climate change, and consequently making Cork a true Carbon Negative product.

Carbon sequestration is the process through which carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is absorbed by trees, plants and crops through photosynthesis and stored as carbon in biomass (tree trunks, branches, foliage and roots) and soils. Carbon sequestration describes long term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to either mitigate or defer global warming and avoid dangerous climate change.

Our Cortiça 32 Living Wall system is made of 100% Cork raw material and binded with its own resins (suberin) thru an high temperature heating process in which 93% of energy consumption is biomass and the waste of its own industrial process is 100% reusable (expanded cork granules + powder), making it one of the the most environmentally friendly material on the planet.

We can all be a part of the solution by making small changes in our everyday lives. Together we can create a future where meeting human needs and working with nature is the norm and we can achieve that by:

• Environmentally sustainable: replace materials that are harmful to the environment;
• Financial sustainability: integrate circular economy principles in your supply chain, accelerate sustainability achievements by reducing / removing product carbon footprint;
• Competitive advantage: provides competitive advantage in your industry and improves brand perception of your company. Leaving a positive impact and contributing to a healthier planet.

At Cortiça Garden, we take pride in our Vertical Living Wall product and the benefits it provides. Not only is it a reliable living Wall system, but it is also Carbon Negative. By choosing our Vertical Living Wall system, you are not only making an investment in your property or business, but you are also supporting a product that is helping to improve the environment. If you are interested in learning more about our Vertical Living Wall or any of our other products, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you choose the perfect solution for your space.