Are you a manufacturer of wine, oil, or spirits bottles? Are you a producer of any of these products? Would you like to reduce your company’s environmental impact? Switch to synthetic corks. In this article, we will tell you some of the benefits of using them.
Currently, we are sure that your concern for the environment has increased, and this leads you to strive to reduce the carbon footprint produced by production processes. For this reason, at Excellent Cork, as manufacturers of this type of product, we talk to you about this responsible and synthetic type of cork. Keep reading and discover all its features!
What are synthetic corks?
If you are looking to replace conventional corks and want to use others made from 100% recyclable and reusable materials, this alternative is synthetic corks. They are manufactured in different shapes and sizes, mimicking the shape of natural cork with different designs, such as the T-shape cork.
They are made from polymers, an innovative material that offers a series of advantages. Mainly: greater consistency, lower risk of trichloroanisole, which can contaminate wine and give it a musty taste, and a range of sustainable benefits.
Although you might think so, it is not just an option for wine, spirits, or cider; they are also used for mikados, in olive oil, and some types of vinegars, which may also need to preserve their smell and taste properties.
Advantages of synthetic corks
Using bio corks made from synthetic materials instead of traditional ones provides a series of environmental benefits:
- Reduction of carbon footprint. At Excellent Cork, we are carrying out the calculation of our carbon footprint, registering it with the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, as we are committed to reducing it every year.
- Waste reduction. The defect rate is lower than that of natural corks, and these are also difficult to recycle, thus reducing the amount of wasted material.
- Forest protection. The production of natural cork has a negative impact as it requires the extraction of cork oaks.
- Contamination prevention. They prevent wine contamination with TCA, ensuring it does not lose its properties.
Innovations in synthetic corks
The drive to seek alternatives to natural cork in recent years has led to significant development in synthetic corks. These latest innovations have focused on quality, efficiency, and sustainability, making this an increasingly viable option in the wine industry.
Here are some advances:
- In quality
- High-quality polymers. They offer better airtightness, micro-oxygenation control, and superior mechanical properties.
- Design and functionality. More precision in the fit to the bottle neck, preventing leaks and improving aroma retention.
- Sensory neutrality. Inert materials that do not transmit strange flavors or odors to the wine, guaranteeing product purity.
- Efficiency and sustainability
- Responsible production. Use of degradable and biodegradable materials, thus reducing carbon footprint and environmental impact.
- Micro-oxygenation optimization. They allow precise control of the oxygen entering the wine, adaptable to the specific needs of each type.
- TCA reduction. They eliminate the “cork taste.”
At Excellent Cork, we have been offering custom designs and solutions for over 15 years, taking into account the quality of our products and finishes, which is our hallmark. We are committed to ensuring your company’s satisfaction.
Contribution of synthetic corks to the circular economy
When we talk about artificial corks, we must not forget to mention the circular economy. This is a system inspired by nature, seeking to optimize resource use and minimize waste generation.
This is what synthetic corks contribute to the circular economy:
- Waste reduction:
- Reusable, reducing generated surplus.
- Recyclable.
- Less dependence on natural cork.
- Production efficiency
- More efficient manufacturing.
- Fewer resources needed, which also reduces environmental impact.
- Long-term sustainability:
- Biodegradable, they naturally decompose.
- They can be produced from renewable materials.
- They contribute to the circularity of materials in the wine industry.
From our company, Excellent Cork, leaders in the production of synthetic corks, we contribute to a circular economy applied to our industrial production of more durable products and through waste management, promoting recycling.
If you need to reduce the environmental impact of your wine company, this is one of the best options at your disposal. If you need more information, contact us and we will inform you.
