Portugal has engineered a sustainable solution for urban roads using cork, a material harvested from the bark of cork oak trees.
Roads built from cork reduce tire noise by up to 30% and naturally repel heat, providing quieter and cooler streets compared to traditional asphalt surfaces.
Cork is lightweight, flexible, and renewable, making it environmentally friendly and cost-effective in the long term. Its insulating properties minimize heat absorption during summer months, which reduces the urban heat island effect and extends the lifespan of the road. 