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The reuse of ceramic sludge

Waste-proof glazing

Certifications: when quality is sustainable

The Italian ceramic industry does its part

5 key areas for opening the door to the future

Process

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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.

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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...

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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.

People

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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,...

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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.

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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...

Products

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ISO certifications: guaranteed sustainability and quality

Environmental certifications demonstrate the Italian ceramic sanitaryware manufacturers’ commitment to sustainability.

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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.

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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.

Sustainable projects

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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...

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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.

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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.

Planet

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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.

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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.

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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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Recovered unfired and fired waste

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reused wastewater

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self-generated electricity

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dust emissions avoided

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Planet

WCs with reduced water consumption

Planet

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

Installers

Protocols for preventing occupational accidents involving production workers

Architects

Durable and sustainable: Italian ceramic products stand the test of time

Architects

The advantages of the green supply chain in terms of sustainability

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Sustainable projects

urban residential

An urban style interior in a traditional nineteenth-century farmhouse

urban residential

A delicate balance of solids and voids

factories and production plants

Brighter and more functional workspaces

transport facilities

M4, a driverless line for a more connected city

urban residential

Geometries and colour contrasts

non-urban residential

Exotic atmospheres

public hospitality facilities

A peaceful location with views of the Carpathian mountains

urban residential

1950s Revival

shopping venues

Faber’s first brand store pays tribute to De Chirico amongst others

urban landscape

In search of a new sense of harmony in the Città Studi district of Milan

public hospitality facilities

A tribute to contemporary modernism in the countryside near Lake Garda

non-urban residential

The fluid spaces of an energy-efficient villa

healthcare facilities

A futuristic ceramic tiled ocean liner

non-urban residential

A gem by the lake

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Living sustainably.

Laminam grows while focusing on sustainability

Florim’s Nature Mood receives Green Good Design Award 2023

Wienerberger Italia presents its 2022 Annual Report: a year of progress towards sustainability

Mapei recognised as a Sustainability Leader again in 2023

Ideal Standard publishes its first Sustainability Report

EnergieKer obtains UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification

Italcer Group: producing ceramic tiles with clean energy

Ginori 1735 in the name of sustainability, designing the Manifattura of the future

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