THE GREEN GUIDE: Interiors editor Nicole Gray challenges your home's eco credentials
WHAT'S THE STORY?
Liga was founded in 2017 by Cornwall-based Jennie Elderkin after she struggled to find practical homeware that was also affordable and kind to the planet.
WHY SHOULD I BUY?
These coasters are made of cork gathered from the only species of oak with bark that regenerates after each harvest, making it a fully sustainable resource. Cork trees absorb 32 million tons of CO2 from the earth's atmosphere each year, helping offset the greenhouse effect.
WHY SHOULDN'T I BUY?
The cork is harvested in Portugal, so has to be exported to the UK.
Liga was founded in 2017 by Cornwall-based Jennie Elderkin after she struggled to find practical homeware that was also affordable and kind to the planet. Coasters £14 for four, Liga, johnlewis.com
THE EXTRA MILE
Liga also recycles cork, planting one tree for every 100kg returned to it. The brand gives one per cent from each sale to two eco-approved charities, 1% for the Planet and marine conservationists Sea-Changers.
MADE IN
The UK.
MADE FROM
A mix of cork with recycled plastics. Coasters come tied together with an eco-band made from recycled paper. Packaging is fully recyclable.
JOURNEY
By sea and road.
Our rating: 4/5
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