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01.08.2023
The reuse of ceramic sludge
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14.07.2023
Waste-proof glazing
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04.07.2023
Certifications: when quality is sustainable
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01.07.2023
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Ceramic glaze recovery
Ceramic sanitaryware producers recover and reuse glazes originating from the vitrification process. This improves sustainability and complements the companies’ efforts to further reduce their environmental impact and cut raw material consumption.
20.06.2023
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Process innovations to reduce consumption and protect the environment
Italian ceramic sanitaryware is produced with the utmost attention to the environment. Ever since the 1980s, factories in the Civita Castellana cluster have been introducing recycled raw materials into their...
07.06.2023
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Heat recovery in ceramic sanitaryware production
Ceramic production processes require high temperatures and large quantities of energy. Italian sanitaryware producers adopt innovative solutions to optimise energy consumption and reduce their environmental impact. By recovering heat from kilns, they are able to cut CO2 emissions and reduce the use of fossil fuels.
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15.12.2022
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Corporate welfare in the ceramic tile industry
The Italian ceramic tile industry has the necessary tools to improve the well-being and quality of life of its workers. This is confirmed by a survey conducted by Focus Lab,...
11.12.2022
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The Italian ceramic tile industry reduces the emissions of its industrial process
Confindustria Ceramica, on behalf of Italian ceramic tile producer companies, has signed an agreement with the Emilia-Romagna regional government to reduce the industry’s emissions.
20.11.2022
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FONCER: how does the supplementary pension fund work?
Alongside the obligatory state pension, workers in the Italian ceramic industry can also sign up to a supplementary pension scheme. Called Foncer, it is a capitalisation pension fund for employees...
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Products
16.06.2023
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ISO certifications: guaranteed sustainability and quality
Environmental certifications demonstrate the Italian ceramic sanitaryware manufacturers’ commitment to sustainability.
28.04.2023
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The decalogue of Italian ceramic sanitaryware
Choosing Italian ceramic means choosing hygiene and sustainability. Its properties make it particularly suitable for use in contact with water and bacteria while guaranteeing excellent performance over the product’s entire lifetime. The Italian manufacturers are renowned for their scrupulous care and attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality and a reliable, long-lasting investment.
03.03.2023
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Chemical resistance of ceramics to cleaning products
Ceramic materials are resistant to chemical agents and represent a hygienic solution, helping keeping environments healthy.
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Sustainable projects
15.03.2023
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WELL certification: what it is and how it is used
What is WELL certification? WELL certification is a building comfort assessment system that focuses specifically on the health and well-being of the building’s occupants. Launched in 2014 by the International...
05.03.2023
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Ceramic tiles for mitigation of the heat island effect
The heat island effect contributes to global warming and has a significant impact on quality of life in metropolitan areas. So-called “cool materials” help reduce heat emissions by altering the solar reflectance and thermal emissivity of urban surfaces. Thanks to their intrinsic properties, ceramic surfaces fall naturally into this “cool materials” category.
12.12.2022
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The Mediterranean house: sustainable living
The Mediterranean house serves as a model in the search for new forms of circular economy in the construction industry by responding to the challenge of climate change while drawing from the architectural tradition. This type of dwelling is closely linked to the characteristics of the local area and is traditionally constructed with extensive use of Italian ceramic products and locally sourced materials.
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28.05.2023
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Support for the Civita Castellana local community
The ceramic companies based in the Civita Castellana cluster and elsewhere in Italy contribute to the economic and social prosperity of their local area by creating new jobs and undertaking initiatives to benefit the community. Over the years, these companies have set international standards for the sector and have contributed to the growth and development of the entire area thanks to their ability to combine tradition, sustainability and innovation.
06.03.2023
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An ongoing commitment to reducing emissions
The Italian ceramic tile industry adopts innovative technologies and self-regulates to reduce emission levels and air pollution.
23.02.2023
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The sustainability benefits of rail transport
The Italian ceramic industry is focusing on rail logistics. 24% of raw materials and finished products are transported to and from the Sassuolo ceramic district by rail. This is more...
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An urban style interior in a traditional nineteenth-century farmhouse
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A delicate balance of solids and voids
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Brighter and more functional workspaces
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M4, a driverless line for a more connected city
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A peaceful location with views of the Carpathian mountains
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Faber’s first brand store pays tribute to De Chirico amongst others
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In search of a new sense of harmony in the Città Studi district of Milan
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A tribute to contemporary modernism in the countryside near Lake Garda
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The fluid spaces of an energy-efficient villa
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A futuristic ceramic tiled ocean liner
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29.08.2023
Laminam grows while focusing on sustainability
26.07.2023
Florim’s Nature Mood receives Green Good Design Award 2023
26.07.2023
Wienerberger Italia presents its 2022 Annual Report: a year of progress towards sustainability
26.07.2023
Mapei recognised as a Sustainability Leader again in 2023
07.06.2023
Ideal Standard publishes its first Sustainability Report
01.06.2023
EnergieKer obtains UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification
05.05.2023
Italcer Group: producing ceramic tiles with clean energy
28.04.2023
Ginori 1735 in the name of sustainability, designing the Manifattura of the future
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