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Guaranteeing health and environmental well-being

Did you know that Italian bricks and roof tiles are healthy products free of harmful substances? They contain only clay, which is a natural mixture of silica and alumina-based minerals...

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Voluntary initiatives for the planet

Did you know that the Italian brick and tile industry is involved in voluntary initiatives aimed at achieving a more sustainable future? Italian brick and tile production is considered a...

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Italian bricks : a story of sustainability

The Italian brick and roof tile industry places significant emphasis on minimising its environmental impact in every stage of the production process. Companies aim to reduce clay consumption by incorporating...

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WCs with reduced water consumption

In recent years, Italian ceramic companies have introduced new technologies capable of reducing the amount of water consumed or wasted in sanitaryware. The efficiency of a WC is improved by...

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The importance of raw materials

Did you know that Italian ceramic sanitaryware consists mainly of mineral raw materials and water? Italian ceramics are recyclable and produced in an industrial process with reduced environmental impacts. The...

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The ISO 17889-1 standard certifies the sustainability of Italian ceramic tiles

Are you in search of a sustainable material for your project? The sustainability of Italian ceramic tiles can now be measured and certified. ISO 17889-1 is the first international standard...

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Techniques for reducing dust when cutting tiles

Did you know you can reduce the amount of dust released when cutting Italian ceramic tiles? Italian ceramic tiles do not release dust after they have been installed, and if...

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99% of waste is reused

Did you know that Italian ceramic tile producers are committed to reducing consumption and wastage of natural resources? 99.5% of fired and unfired production waste is reused for ceramic body...

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The Italian ceramic tile industry is truly unique

What’s so special about the Italian ceramic tile industry? Italian ceramic tile combines beauty, design, performance, health and sustainability. It is produced industrially using processes with a low environmental impact...

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Protocols for preventing occupational accidents involving production workers

For years, the Italian ceramic industry has been adopting protocols aimed at preventing workplace accidents and injuries and collaborates with INAIL (Italian National Institute for Insurance against Workplace Accidents) and...

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

Did you know that Italian ceramic products have a longer lifespan than other materials? Italian ceramic floor and wall tiles and sanitaryware are extremely hard-wearing and durable. They last as...

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The advantages of the green supply chain in terms of sustainability

For several years now, the Italian ceramic tile industry has been adopting a green supply chain to improve the efficiency of its industrial processes and the sustainability of its products....

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The energy efficiency of industrial facilities

Did you know that the Italian ceramic tile industry has made enormous progress in terms of its energy efficiency? If not properly managed, energy can account for up to 20%...

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Photovoltaic Tiles

Did you know that the Centro Ceramico is working together with Italian ceramic tile producers to develop the first photovoltaic tile? The project is based on BIPV (Building Integrated PhotoVoltaics)...

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What is the wincer research project?

Do you know what Wincer tiles are? They are produced in Italy and contain 85% recycled materials. They are made using waste glass and unfired tile scraps instead of sand,...

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Wastewater recycling

Did you know that the Italian ceramic tile industry minimises its water consumption, thereby preserving reservoirs and groundwater? The latest Integrated Environmental Report for the sector revealed an average water...

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Floors: are ceramic tiles or other materials the best choice?

Are Italian ceramic tiles or other materials the best choice for interior floors? Italian ceramic tiles are made from carefully selected and recyclable natural raw materials. Other flooring materials may...

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LCA study: why choose Italian ceramic tiles?

Did you know that Italian ceramic tiles are more sustainable than other flooring materials? This is demonstrated by the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) carried out by the Department of Engineering...

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CSR practices in the ceramic tile industry

The Italian ceramic tile industry is deeply committed to the well-being of its employees and the local community. The industry has adopted numerous Corporate Social Responsibility practices over the years....

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Environmentally sustainable tile installation adhesives

Which adhesives should you choose for effective and environmentally sustainable tile installation? For the installation of Italian ceramic tiles, you can choose from a wide range of high-performance Italian-made cement...

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Dry installation is environmentally sustainable

Did you know that dry installation is ideal for creating environmentally sustainable outdoor spaces? Tile layers can use this technique to install Italian ceramic tiles directly onto grass, sand or...

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Environmental sustainability certifications

Did you know that Italian ceramic tiles contribute to achieving the most important environmental sustainability certifications for buildings? Ceramic tile is ideal for use in residential and public building projects...

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The EPD for transparent sustainability

Do you want to be certain you have chosen a sustainable material for your projects? The Italian ceramic tile industry has adopted an industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) that provides...

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With Italian ceramic tiles, sustainable installation is a reality

Did you know that Italian ceramic tile installation meets high standards of environmental sustainability? Italian ceramic tiles are durable, inert, fireproof and easy to clean and are an essential component...

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The firing of Italian ceramic tiles

Did you know that the energy used to produce a ceramic tile is low when compared with its long lifetime? It takes less than an hour to produce a surface...