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Nordic Surface won the Sustainability Award in Sweden with the Corkeen system
Swedish Corkeen Brand Master Nordic Surface received a Sustainability Award for using the Corkeen solution.
It is at the forefront of industry, technology and sustainability
Its signature is on the most unlikely everyday objects, Olympic sports equipment, organic solvents, high profile global works, state-of-the-art road and railway projects, spacecraft... Within the panorama of contemporary creation, it challenges designers, scientists and architects to explore the endless potential of co…
Safety and sustainability
Stockholm's municipal housing company, Svenska Bostäder, chose Corkeen Play Original as an impact-absorbing surface for the playground of one of its most recent housing projects, located in Tensta. Focused on creating safer housing and surrounding spaces for its users, the company valued the sustainability and securit…
Cork: safety and sustainability
The municipality of Bergen has chosen a small playground at Nordnesparken, a public park located near the city center, as the pilot for the Corkeen system. Developed and produced by Amorim, this system offers a retained fall protection for playgrounds made of natural cork. The Corkeen pilot is part of the ongoing proje…
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Made from cork - a 100% natural, recyclable and renewable raw material - Corkeen has strong safety, accessibility and sustainability credentials, and combines the concepts of Community, Nature and Planet. Developed in accordance with circular economy principles, the innovative Corkeen system incorporates waste resultin…
One solution, several advantages
Nordic Surface, Corkeen brand master for the Swedish market, applied the Corkeen system to a playground in the city of Ulricehamns. The city council recognized the advantages of this option: a solution that combines security, accessibility, and sustainability.
The Ant in the city park
Edge began by meeting the children living in the community and listened to their thoughts and desires for this project. This inspired creation of the black tree ant as the landmark of the park, a symbol of the surrounding nature and ecosystem of this part of Sweden. At the same time, the Corkeen system was chosen for t…
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Squaire Services, part of the French giant Quali-Cité, is the new Corkeen Brand Master. With the mission for the coming years to turn the country into an inspiring example to follow when it comes to sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions, the French business has been adopting various measures and environmenta…
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Drainage capacity was also a key factor in this choice, as well as the sustainability issue: the new playground was completely renovated, with the remaining playground equipment recycled. The total area of the nursery school's playground is 400m2, of which 100m2 was covered with the Corkeen system. In the remaining spa…
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Our eco-friendly solution was chosen due to its proven features. It provides unparalleled cushioning and impact absorption, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable playing environment. Besides being more sustainable than conventional floor solutions, it is socially inclusive, providing full accessibility, even for…
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The existing wooden fence around the playground was subject to renovation works and kept there. New equipment was also installed, whose choice took into account the sustainable origin of the wood used in its manufacture and the possibility of being able to be used by children of all ages and abilities, promoting health…
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In this context, it was perfectly natural to choose Corkeen Play Original, to be applied to the floor of outdoor playspaces, given its sustainability credentials. The Corkeen system has a negative carbon balance of -102 kg CO2 eq/m2 for a thickness of 40 mm (25mm base layer and 15mm top layer) and a critical fall heigh…
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The Corkeen system has an excellent drainage capacity and is made with cork, a valuable raw material from Mother Nature. These were the two main reasons why our eco-friendly solution was selected for the prestigious project in the US. But that’s not all, the Corkeen system has much more to offer! It’s odourless, rot-re…
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The Corkeen system was applied in 4000 m2 of area, becoming an integral and exciting element of the playground’s design. Made with cork, a sustainable and organic material, the Corkeen solution is not just a retained fall protection system. It’s a perfect match for the playground's design, colours, and technical requir…
Brand Master: Nordic Surface
Nordic Surface is the Corkeen Brand Master for the Swedish market. The company has extensive experience in the installation of playgrounds and shares Corkeen’s values: innovation and sustainability. The know-how and quality of service provided make it the ideal choice for proven results. In addition to being certifie…
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Playing is about exploring the world. Growing up. Building the future. All children deserve to play in safe, healthy outdoor spaces, in harmony with nature. Corkeen is an innovative solution produced from cork, a 100 % natural, recyclable and renewable raw material, to create retained fall systems for playgrounds. Deve…
Brand Master: Sandvik Play
Sandvik Play is the Corkeen Brand Master for the Norwegian market. The company specializes in urban furniture, equipment for play and recreational spaces and outdoor sports solutions. Sustainability, safety, and fun for children are the main values that guide the company's performance. In addition to being certified…
Due to its generosity, the cork tree becomes the main reason for countless thriving villages and communities all over the Mediterranean.
Over one hundred thousand people in southern Europe and north Africa directly and indirectly depend on these forests, according to the WWF. These forests are a perfect example of the balance between preserving the environment and sustainable development - just the fact that no tree is felled during the stripping of the…