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51. Wine Corks

The Economics of Everyday Things

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Innovative Solutions to Cork Taint in the Wine Industry

Exploration of the impact of cork taint on the wine industry and the development of alternative closures like plastic and screw caps. Detailing Amorim's ND-TECH system to detect TCA in corks and the rising popularity of screwcaps and demand for cork stoppers in China. Additionally, discussing the economic and environmental benefits of cork recycling and transforming recycled cork into various products.

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