Ecogres® is a registered trademark of Grestel. Products under this label are guaranteed to be made of non-hazardous recycled materials, derived from ceramic surplus and other additives. A new raw material, completely eco-friendly. At COSTA NOVA we are committed to making stoneware more sustainable.
costa nova sees its products and operations as part of a long-life cycle and is committed to taking better care of the community and of the world. In this commitment to sustainability, Grestel is developing a new raw material, by collecting, recycling and reusing clays and glazes from its own operations and other materials. The result is Ecogres®, a reinvented clay, made of recycled materials and completely eco-friendly.
HOW IS ECOGRES® MADE
The Ecogres® production process begins by collecting clay waste from our factory and combining it with other materials in order to stabilize the final composition. The recycled clay represents approximately 25% of all clay purchased from external suppliers.
Finally, Ecogres® consists of 90% recycled materials and other substances. In the end, a homogeneous and flexible clay body is obtained, ready to be (re) used in Grestel’s production line. The whole process takes place within the same factory, also contributing to the reduction of our carbon footprint.
