Cork is harvested naturally without harming the tree. The cork oak forests in Portugal offset ten million tonnes of carbon every year. It continues to absorb C02 as a LIGA product.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Just as a warning - cork is a living breathing material which can move slightly in certain extreme circumstances. In hotter temperatures it can cause a slight curl in the placemats which will be easily moved back into place by putting something heavy on top of the whole of the mat, like books
10 x 10 x 0.5 cm per mat