CoolCorC | Review and Giveaway

Brothers Larry and Josh Wright had been interested in cork as a material for some time before they realized that cork from the cork oak could help revolutionize the hot beverage cup industry. Cork oak harvesting has been called the most environmentally sustainable harvesting technique in the world as it doesn’t require the felling of the tree. Their interest with CoolCorC is to engage in business practices that benefit the cork oak forests and create an alignment of interests with commerce and conservation.

Larry and Josh had often discussed the idea of what can create truly sustainable lifestyles. The symbiotic relationship of the people and nature in the cork oak forests is direct proof that economic value placed on centuries old practices is the ultimate in sustainability.

Add that extra touch of quality to your drink presentation by using CoolCorC  Coasters!  These cork coasters look better and last longer than paper coasters.
4″x4″ wide 3/64″ thick.

I am using my cork coasters all over my house and noticed a few things. One, if they fall off the table, which with a toddler around they do, they won’t break like the plastic coasters I have used in the past. Two, they are great conversation pieces and three they look better than the blue ones that I have had for the past 13 years. Very handy and conventional!

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CoolCorC Czarf -  The Czarf is perfect for the eco-chic Mom who is on the go with her coffee. No worries about accidentally burnt hands here, cork is highly insulative and keeps hands out of harms way. Made with cork leather, the CoolCorC Czarf is as luxurious to hold as it is useful. Plus, it’s reusable and flexible. With the CoolCorC Czarf you can potentially keep 10 pounds of paper sleeve waste out of the landfills.

I love having a cover for my coffee cups so I can actually carry them and I am loving my new CoolCorC Czarf because it works! I have burned my fingers before on some sleeves but not this one. Plus I am helping the environment and that feels good!

Quick Cork Facts:

• Cork is one of the most environmentally friendly materials in the world.
• Cork is harvested simply by peeling off the outer layer of bark of the cork oak.
• The bark grows back within nine years and the tree actually benefits from being farmed by giving it a longer life.
• Cork trees that are harvested can live over 200 years.
• Cork oak forests create a unique habitat that is home to many endangered species such as the Iberian lynx and the imperial eagle in Europe and the Golden Takin and Golden Monkey in the Quinling Mountains of Central Asia.
• Cork’s cellular structure is what gives it its unique properties as 60% of it is air trapped between fibers.
• It is hypoallergenic, recyclable, biodegradable, insulating and waterproof.

I am very impressed with CoolCorC products and would love to share them with my readers. CoolCorC has offered one Dirty Shirt reader the chance to win a CoolCorC Czarf for themselves. Please see rules below to enter to win today.

Giveaway

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• 2 Extra Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog.

This giveaway will run through midnight on December 9, with winner being announced the morning of December 10. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.