Tile Manufacturing Moving Towards Green
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Green Forum
Surface and Size Meets Sanitary and Sustainable
REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE are three key words that will be heard around the world. Thanks to advances in technology, new slim formats use less material and help to REDUCE the Italian tile industry’s carbon footprint. Unlike previous years, the tendency is moving towards tiles that are 4-5mm thick as this size is strong enough for high-traffic floors and more sustainable to produce and ship. The compact thickness means it takes a smaller amount of energy and raw materials to produce and causes a lower level of harmful emissions to transport. In terms of installation, the slim format tiles can be laid over existing hard surfaces, therefore cutting down on construction costs and saving valuable time. This size is also an ideal surface solution for ventilated wall façade systems or radiant heating. In addition to innovative formats, the use of pre and post-consumer RECYCLED content is on the rise. Everything from raw waste to recycled glass from bottles and obsolete cathode ray tube (CRT) TV monitors is being REUSED and recycled back into the production process. Water, another key component in the process, is also being reused to preserve natural resources. Finally, manufacturers are moving towards packaging materials, including boxes, cardboards, plastics and crates that are completely recyclable.
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