Greenbuild Calls for 2024 Presentations

Greenbuild 2024 is now accepting proposals from industry experts eager to share their knowledge and expertise. This is an opportunity to shape the content of Greenbuild’s education sessions in a year where information and ideas have never been more important. In 2023, Greenbuild held an in person event in Washington, … Read more

Antolini Inaugurates a Photovoltaic System

Important new efforts on the topic of sustainability have been promoted by Antolini, as confirmed by Alberto Antolini, CEO, while presenting the recently inaugurated photovoltaic system, “We have embraced the challenge of a sustainable future, and the photovoltaic panels are just the beginning. Our constant dedication to respecting Mother Nature … Read more

Coverings 2024 Launches Registration

Coverings (www.coverings.com), the international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, Ga., April 22-25, 2024. Tile, stone … Read more

Coverings 2023 Releases Sneak Peek of Educational Opportunities

Coverings (coverings.com), the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, released a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023. A robust lineup of complimentary learning opportunities, including live demonstrations, curated show floor tours, interactive sessions, and partner education, will span all tile and stone industry … Read more

Cosentino Activates the Largest Photovoltaic Self-consumption Installation in Spain

Cosentino Group, a global producer and distributor of innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, has officially activated the largest photovoltaic self-consumption installation put into operation in Spain, and one of the largest in Europe. The plant will be located in the municipalities of Cantoria and Partaloa within the … Read more

interzum 2023: Impulses For The Living Spaces of Tomorrow

The global industry is once again meeting for a face-to-face exchange at interzum 2023 May 9-12, in Cologne to develop trends, find inspiration and design the living spaces of tomorrow. With its new claim of “shaping the change”, interzum emphasizes its function as the provider of impulses for the industry, … Read more

Natural Stone University Adds New Sustainability Guidance Course

A new course focused on the requirements needed to certify to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is now available in the Natural Stone University. This video series provides step by step guidance to help quarriers and producers complete the process of certifying to the standard. Participants will receive an overview … Read more

Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard Now Available

A new version of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone) has been published. The new version reflects the standard’s name change and makes the requirement for community approval of quarry reclamation plans optional.  The Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is updated every five years … Read more

Dekton by Cosentino Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Carbon neutrality has been achieved for the entire life cycle of Dekton® (from cradle to grave), covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3, from the extraction of the raw material, to the use of the product and the end of its life. This recognition, obtained through emission reduction and compensation projects … Read more

Neolith Achieves Carbon Neutral Status

To attain the highly-prized carbon neutral status Neolith® followed the internationally recognized Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) and implemented a dynamic, innovation-led sustainability strategy coupled with tactical, high value carbon off-setting. These measures have led to carbon neutrality across the entire business, significantly seeing the brand receiving 100 percent of its … Read more