Process

Italian ceramic tiles are produced in under an hour but last for over 50 years. Their compact surface is the result of an innovative industrial process that combines high levels...

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 combines quality, innovation, and care for the environment

The Italian ceramic tile industry’s production process reuses all waste product and wastewater.

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

Studies conducted by Centro Ceramica in Civita Castellana in collaboration with a number of local companies have demonstrated that sludge from sanitaryware production can be reused in the ceramic tile production process and in other sectors. Responsible management of ceramic waste reduces companies’ environmental footprint and allows for cost savings.

Ceramic sanitaryware producers recover and reuse glazes originating from the vitrification process. This procedure complements the companies’ efforts to further reduce their environmental impact and cut raw material consumption

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.

The Italian ceramic sanitaryware industry’s attention to the environment is demonstrated by its use of photovoltaic panels to produce renewable energy.

The Italian ceramic tile industry’s production process reuses all waste product and wastewater.

Today, Italian ceramic companies are able to self-produce a significant portion of the energy needed for their industrial processes. This helps to save raw materials and protect the environment. The...