Portugal has developed an innovative cork-based road surface that significantly cuts traffic noise and heat, using a natural material harvested from trees instead of traditional asphalt. • Road surface incorporates cork, harvested from cork oak tree bark • Reduces tire and road noise by up to 30% • Naturally repels heat, keeping road surfaces cooler • Cork is renewable and can be harvested without cutting down trees • Improves driving comfort in residential and rural areas • Helps reduce urban h