Although natural wine corks are fully compostable, cork is naturally water-resistant. This trait makes corks handy for stopping bottles, but it also means they take a while to break down into compost.

Corks and screw caps have similar functions: to keep wine from going bad. But choosing one or the other can be divisive. Many argue that corks are the key to excellent aging. Others say that twist-top ...

If you love enjoying a glass of wine at the end of a long day or hosting friends and family for the holidays, there is a chance that you have access to some corks. While your initial instinct may be ...

CITYWIDE — The sound of a popping cork is music to many people’s ears, but it means something different to Matt Hughes. Hughes is the director of ReCork, a nonprofit organization that collects used ...

The quiet woodland echoed with the gentle thud of the workers’ axes. They gently pierced the bark, feeling for the thickness of cork that could be peeled off without harming the trunk. The Portuguese ...

Synthetic rubber is a safer, smarter solution for long-lasting sharpness. That’s why they all recommend this cutting board made of synthetic rubber. The material’s shock absorption keeps your knives ...

Screw caps provide accessibility and corks bring tradition. But what do each actually do to the taste of your wine? Corks and screw caps have similar functions: to keep wine from going bad. But ...