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Exciting articles on the topics of renovation, refurbishment and PVC and its negative effects on the environment and health.

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CERAMIN® receives Declare label: No questionable ingredients

CERAMIN® Flex has been awarded the Declare label, which stands for ecological building products without harmful ingredients. This certificate from the International Living Future Institute confirms that CERAMIN® Flex meets the high standards for sustainability, environmental protection and healthy living. The construction industry can therefore rely on a product that represents a significant step towards environmentally friendly construction methods.

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Global Warming Potential for floor coverings: What is it?

The climate crisis is increasingly focusing attention on emission-friendly solutions in the construction industry and in private house building. The global warming potential is becoming increasingly important. In this blog post, you can find out how this affects floor coverings and what you should look out for when buying environmentally friendly products.

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The best flooring in the study: a guide to choosing

The choice of flooring for your study is important. A floor that is too hard can cause noise, while one that is too soft is easily damaged. These factors are crucial as you spend a lot of time in your study. The right flooring creates a pleasant working atmosphere, boosts your productivity and supports your health.

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Sustainability meets design: the CLASSEN showroom

Im neuen Showroom der CLASSEN Gruppe am Hauptsitz in Kaisersesch sind über 150 verschiedene Dekore vertreten. Die Neugestaltung orientiert sich an den Kernprinzipien des Familienunternehmens: Modernität, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit. Auch der alte Showroom wird auf einzigartige und umweltfreundliche Weise verwertet.

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CERAMIN® wins German Innovation Award

CERAMIN® wurde für seine innovative und zukunftsweisende Technologie mit dem German Innovation Award 2024 in der Kategorie „Excellence in Business to Business“ ausgezeichnet. Der Werkstoff der CLASSEN Gruppe überzeugte die Jury durch seine Nachhaltigkeit und innovative Recyclingfähigkeit. Diese Auszeichnung ergänzt die zahlreichen anderen Anerkennungen und Zertifizierungen, die CERAMIN® für seine Qualität erhalten hat.

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Ein helles modernes Büro mit weißen Schreibtischen
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Der beste Bodenbelag im Büro: Ein Leitfaden zur Auswahl

The choice of office flooring requires care. Floors that are too hard create disruptive noises, while floors that are too soft leave marks when moved. This is just one of many aspects that need to be taken into account. Nevertheless, the effort is worthwhile, as the right flooring can create a pleasant and productive working atmosphere, while the wrong choice can have a negative impact on employees' health.

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Windräder stehen auf einer grünen Wiese während eines Sonnenuntergangs
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Any manufacturer can label their products as environmentally friendly, but unlike dubious eco-labels, the disclosure of sustainability figures and a fair comparison with the competition create real facts. EPDs should take on this role in Europe and enable a transparent comparison of products through standardised measurements and conditions.

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How dangerous are plasticizers? Interview with Josef Spritzendorfer, building materials expert for healthy living

In February, researchers found a banned plasticizer in the circulation of kindergarten children - the exact cause remains unclear. The question arises: where else are plasticizers found and how dangerous are they? One example is PVC flooring made with plasticizers. The specialist journalist Josef Spritzendorfer is the founder of the European Society for Healthy Building and Indoor Hygiene (EGGBI). He is an expert in the field of healthy living and gives us his opinion on plasticizers in an interview.

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