Brazilian ceramics stand out in terms of sustainability

June 5th is World Environment Day. The date was established by the United Nations in 1973 and, since then, it has been celebrated by millions of people around the world. 

The Brazilian ceramic tile and sanitary ware industry has emerged as an important sector in the global movement towards more responsible practices, focusing on production with lower environmental impact at all stages of the product's life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials materials until disposal or recycling.

The Brazilian manufacturing process is recognized for having the lowest consumption of water, gas and energy per square meter in the world. Manufacturers also adopt and invest in cutting-edge technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of products.

The Brazilian ceramic tile industry has a high-tech manufacturing park, with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient equipment, in addition to producing high-quality ceramics that comply with industry standards. 

Among the main actions and results that contribute to this recognition are: 

- Clay, the raw material for ceramics, is extracted from the surface layers of the soil, which contributes to the recovery of deposits.

- Among the reference countries in ceramic production, Brazil emits the lowest value of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) per square meter produced. 

- Brazilian production consumes 30% less water compared to other countries and has the lowest energy and gas consumption per square meter in the world.

- The use of natural gas as an energy source prevented the emission of millions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere and now, with a new energy transition to biomethane, production will be even greener.

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