Sophisticated dust collection systems and recycling processes reclaim and reuse most of the unfired waste materials from manufacturing. Water used during manufacturing is returned clean to its natural habitat. Crossville Ceramics has twice earned citations for its effective waste-water management policies. Stringent quality standards are imposed to help eliminate defective products and minimize wasteful firing. The company's strategic locations on major U.S. shipping routes further reduces energy used in transporting products.
Porcelain tile has a long life cycle that results in fewer replacements and reduced waste.
In fact, porcelain may outlast as many as five installations of many other materials. When porcelain is replaced, it produces low-volume, environmentally stable material, lowering disposal costs and reducing environmental impact. We are just as committed to protecting the environment as we are to serving our customers. We spend most of our lives at home or at work, and we now know that the environment in our home or workplace can affect our health and well-being significantly. Experts consider IAQ to be one of the top four environmental public health risks.