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04.11.2025
The secret to durability lies in firing
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27.08.2025
The Italian ceramic tile industry saves water to avoid harming the environment
People
25.08.2025
The Italian ceramic tile industry’s efforts to prevent musculoskeletal disorders
The Italian ceramic industry does its part
5 key areas for opening the door to the future
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Process
07.03.2025
Reading time 3 min.
Circular economy and Italian ceramics: a sustainable choice for the future
For many years, the Italian ceramic industry has set a benchmark in environmental sustainability, serving as a model for pre-consumer recycling within the circular economy. Choosing Italian ceramics is an informed and responsible decision that combines quality, innovation and care for the environment
28.02.2025
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Recycling waste, reusing water, reducing consumption
The Italian ceramic tile industry’s production process reuses all waste product and wastewater.
12.04.2024
Reading time 4 min.
Converting waste into a resource using CO2
A research project, coordinated by the Ceramic Center, studying the possibility of using the CO2 generated in the ceramic tile production process to mineralize certain wastes, thus obtaining secondary raw materials for the building sector, with a view to the circular economy
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People
07.04.2025
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I choose responsibly: the social sustainability of Italian ceramics
Renowned worldwide for its quality, innovation and design, the Italian ceramic industry has also established itself as a model of social responsibility. Companies in the sector are not only committed to manufacturing excellence, but also invest continuously in environmental sustainability, workplace safety and employee wellbeing
25.02.2025
Reading time 2 min.
FONCER, the Supplementary Pension Fund for the Italian ceramic industry
The FONCER supplementary pension fund is one of the first examples of corporate welfare promoted by a business association in cooperation with the trade unions.
25.06.2024
Reading time 4 min.
Ceramics of Italy. A journey towards sustainability
A fascinating documentary that explores the Italian ceramic industry from the perspective of the women who work in the sector. Winner of the Film d’Impresa Area Documentaria and Rivista del Cinematografo awards
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Products
24.11.2023
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Italian clay products: a material that is friendly to humans and the environment
The construction industry is devoting increasing attention to human health and the environment. Today, the performance of construction products must take into account not only supply, installation and maintenance issues but also the impact of products on the natural environment and the healthiness of the building.
24.11.2023
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The sustainable life cycle of Italian structural clay products
A natural material Structural clay products are sustainable materials that contain clay, a material of natural origin which is extracted using methods that are friendly to the environment and the...
24.11.2023
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Recycling Italian clay roof tiles
In keeping with the growing awareness of environmental issues such as energy and raw materials savings and emissions reductions, in 2018 Italy appointed EPD Italy as its national Program Operator responsible for issuing environmental product declarations.
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Sustainable projects
11.07.2025
Reading time 4 min.
Choose Italian ceramics to reduce the embodied carbon in buildings
Curbing greenhouse-gas emissions means looking beyond operational energy and examining the carbon footprint of construction materials over their entire lifetime. Thanks to their intrinsic qualities, Italian ceramics play a vital role in addressing this challenge
07.03.2024
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LEED certification: what it is and how it is applied
The use of Italian ceramic tiles helps to achieve the main environmental sustainability certifications
24.11.2023
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Building culture and sustainability in the Mediterranean region
The Mediterranean region has a unique architectural heritage. To address the challenges posed by climate change and construct increasingly sustainable buildings, we need to revisit traditional methods. Solid brick masonry and well-ventilated interiors guarantee optimal comfort in all seasons while minimising environmental impact. In-depth knowledge of Mediterranean climatic conditions has made it possible to develop even more effective solutions that optimise resources and improve living standards by blending time-honoured traditions with innovative technologies.
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Planet
14.07.2025
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The Glossary of Responsibility of Italian Ceramics
A user-friendly glossary explaining key words and concepts related to the responsibility of Italian ceramics. Using direct and accessible language, it is designed to reach a wide audience, from experts to non-experts.
12.06.2025
Reading time 4 min.
Green Building: Italian ceramics as a key to efficient and sustainable construction
Sustainable development in the building industry is now a global priority, a goal to be pursued with determination to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. Ceramics play a crucial role in these efforts by offering versatile, durable and energy-efficient solutions
15.05.2025
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Continuous training sessions highlight the value of Italian ceramics
The tools developed for the “I choose responsibility” campaign have been presented to Confindustria Ceramica member ceramic companies, distributors and design professionals at a series of meetings aimed at raising awareness of a sector firmly committed to environmental sustainability
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reused wastewater
47%
self-generated electricity
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Guaranteeing health and environmental well-being
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Voluntary initiatives for the planet
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Italian bricks : a story of sustainability
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WCs with reduced water consumption
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The importance of raw materials
Architects
The ISO 17889-1 standard certifies the sustainability of Italian ceramic tiles
Installers
Techniques for reducing dust when cutting tiles
Dealers
99% of waste is reused
Dealers
The Italian ceramic tile industry is truly unique
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I choose responsibly: projects
public hospitality facilities
Hospitality in the spirit of the Belle Époque
sports facilities
A cutting-edge project for a public space
recreation and socialisation
A lakeside restaurant with a focus on design
shopping venues
Italian style in downtown Dubai
urban residential
A house in the woods
healthcare facilities
A new landmark for healthcare in Mestrino
urban residential
A sculptural presence overlooking Lake Lugano
shopping venues
Beyond shopping
shopping venues
A piece of the mountains in Corso Europa
urban residential
The contemporary formula for sustainability
public hospitality facilities
Elegance and functionality for high-end hospitality
urban residential
The importance of close collaboration between architects and their clients
business locations
A new megahub for working and meeting in Ljubljana
non-urban residential
Hybrid inspirations
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I choose responsibly: products
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OKU
ITALCER
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INK
PIEMME INDUSTRIE
HOMEY RAMIE
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SOLONOCE
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CottoMilano
CERAMICA SANT’AGOSTINO
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Living responsibly
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28.10.2025
Florim: Certified Sustainability
20.10.2025
Mapei among Italy’s Best Employers 2026
16.10.2025
Gresmalt has been awarded the Top 1% Platinum medal by EcoVadis
15.10.2025
New Italgraniti Group plant
17.07.2025
Innovation and sustainability: the evolutionary journey of Piemme
15.07.2025
Cerdomus published its first Sustainability Report
12.06.2025
Italgraniti Group receives the Bureau Veritas Responsibility Award
15.05.2025
Ceramica Cielo obtains EPD environmental certifications
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