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CERAMIN® as part of the circular economy
Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the construction and housing industry. When it comes to floor coverings in particular, the question arises: how can materials be used in such a way that they are durable, environmentally friendly and recyclable at the end of their life cycle? CERAMIN demonstrates how a modern design floor can actively contribute to the circular economy.
What does circular economy mean in construction?
Die Kreislaufwirtschaft verfolgt das Ziel, Rohstoffe möglichst lange im Wertstoffkreislauf zu halten. Das bedeutet: Produkte sollen so gestaltet sein, dass sie wiederverwendet, recycelt oder ohne Belastung für die Umwelt entsorgt werden können. Für die Bauindustrie ist dies eine enorme Herausforderung – schließlich entstehen große Mengen an Bau- und Abbruchabfällen.
Ein nachhaltiger Bodenbelag muss deshalb nicht nur langlebig und robust sein, sondern auch recyclingfähig und frei von problematischen Inhaltsstoffen.
CERAMIN – nachhaltig, PVC-frei und recyclebar
CERAMIN Bodenbeläge und Wandbeläge sind ein Beispiel für innovative Produkte, die die Prinzipien der Kreislaufwirtschaft konsequent umsetzen:
- PVC- and plasticiser-free: Unlike many conventional vinyl floors, CERAMIN contains no PVC, chlorine or harmful plasticisers.
- Recycling content: A high proportion of recycled materials is used in production, thereby conserving existing resources.
- Fully recyclable: At the end of their useful life, CERAMIN floors can be returned to the recycling cycle. The used tiles and planks are crushed, cleaned and processed into regranulate.
- Certified sustainability: Environmental labels such as Blue Angel, Eco-Institut Label and Greenguard confirm low emissions and healthy living conditions.
CERAMIN thus fulfils key requirements of the circular economy: waste prevention, recycling and resource conservation.
Longevity as part of sustainability
Another aspect of the circular economy is product durability. CERAMIN design floors are robust, scratch-resistant and easy to maintain – properties that significantly extend their service life. The longer a floor can be used, the fewer resources need to be expended on new products.
Circular economy and the future of housing
Sustainable construction is hardly conceivable without the integration of circular economy principles. Flooring such as CERAMIN makes an important contribution here by combining ecological requirements with design and functionality. It thus offers builders, architects and consumers a sustainable solution for healthy living.
Sustainability certificates: EPD and Cradle to Cradle
In addition to the eco-labels already mentioned, CERAMIN also has an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration). This environmental product declaration transparently documents all environmentally relevant aspects throughout the entire life cycle – from raw material extraction and production to disposal. This provides architects, planners and builders with a reliable basis for assessing the ecological balance of their projects.
In addition, CERAMIN has been awarded the Cradle to Cradle Certified® certificate. This internationally recognised sustainability seal confirms that the product has been developed in accordance with the principles of a genuine circular economy: materials are safe for people and the environment, can be completely reused and contribute to the continuous conservation of resources.
Conclusion: CERAMIN as a pioneer in sustainable construction
With its combination of PVC-free manufacturing, recyclability and healthy living, CERAMIN demonstrates that sustainable floor coverings are not just a vision, but already a reality. As part of the circular economy, CERAMIN actively contributes to conserving resources while offering high-quality design solutions for all residential and commercial areas.
