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Cork recycling programme launched

USA: ReCORK America has begun a recycling programme to reclaim a small portion of the estimated 13 billion natural cork wine stoppers sold into the world market each year.

The six-month trial will involve 25 Northern California Whole Foods Market stores. Each store will have a convenient collection box situated in the wine department. Customers will be encouraged to add wine corks to their list of recyclable packaging.

Roger Archey, program manager for ReCORK, couldn't be more pleased with the partnership: "Whole Foods Market is a benchmark for environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices... We are pleased to be able to provide Whole Foods Market customers with a convenient recycling option that extends the useful life of corks for years to come."

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