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Sustainable Practices

In order to minimize our impact on the environment, Crossville goes beyond offering recycled products. Crossville’s sustainable operational procedures include:

  • A $2 million proprietary system that diverts 6 million pounds of post-industrial waste from landfill into manufacturing process each year.
  • Printing of marketing materials at Forestry Stewardship Council certified facilities; use of soy inks and recycled paper whenever possible.
  • Packaging of samples, merchandising materials and piece goods with recycled/recyclable wrapping and cushioning.
  • Companywide recycling program for all office and production facility paper and plastic waste. With no formal recycling effort in the surrounding county, employees are encouraged to bring their recyclables to work for collection.

Current Waste Management Processes - Flow Chart
Former Waste Management Processes - Flow Chart



CrossvilleŽ Introduces a Sustainable Samples 'Tile' Kit –
Another Green First

Sustainable Samples Tile KitCrossville's new Sustainable Samples kit, which contains realistic "tile" samples made of recycled and recyclable card-stock has been created using advanced high-resolution imaging technology to capture a near-exact visual of each tile. This earth-friendly chip kit contains every tile, every color in Crossville's Porcelain StoneŽ collection - that is more than 230 colors - in a compact, lightweight kit that is about 10" x 10" x 4". It is intended to help architects and designers make preliminary color and product selections, allowing them to have an entire product line in their libraries in a minimum of space. The back of the tile has a QR code that specifiers can scan with any smart phone to retrieve more information about the product. When they have made their selections, that same smart phone app will enable them to automatically order a real product sample, just by clicking on one button. For more information, contact Crossville, Inc. at 800-221-9093.

Sustainable Sample ‘Tile’ Kit Registration and Replacement Chip Order Form



Third-Party Certified Products
 Bluestone

BluestoneBluestone contains a minimum of 20 percent pre-consumer recycled content and is manufactured in Crossville using processes that have been certified by Scientific Certification Systems. SCS has verified that through these recycling processes, Crossville recycles nearly 6 million pounds of previously discarded filtrate and fired tile waste. In addition to its own fired waste recycling, Crossville also accepts and recycles reclaimed, previously installed tile through its Tile Take-Back program.

 Color Blox EC

Color Blox ECFeaturing the most popular colors from Crossville's most popular series, Color Blox EC has been certified recycled content of 20 percent. Large format sizes and plank shapes make Color Blox EC the ideal green design solution. Recycled content certified by SCS.

 Empire

EmpireNot only will the beauty of Empire last a lifetime, so will its environmental legacy. Empire is manufactured in a sustainable manner and contains 20% recycled content, certified by Scientific Certification Systems.

 Urban Renewal

Urban RenewalUrban Renewal captures the spirit of the city. The line combines intricate patterns with rich metal finishes, from elegant satin bronzes to aged irons. Each tile contains at least 50% recycled material. Scientific Certification Systems has verified this recycled content.

 Vista Americana

Vista AmericanaVista Americana - Inspired by the great American landscape, Vista Americana by Crossville captures the warmth of its coast, the romance of its rolling hills, and the grandeur of its mountain ranges. In four design-friendly colors and a variety of popular sizes, this new series is ideal for both commercial and residential applications. And, because all colors contain post-industrial recycled content and will last a lifetime, Vista Americana helps protect the landscape that inspired this new series.





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