ceramic tiles

Reuse of mswi ba in the ceramic tiles production: An experimental industrial activity in latium region (central Italy)

The need of increasing the use of alternative materials, in construction and in production, is a current issue worldwide. At the same time, with regard to the treatment of waste, the management of bottom ash coming from Municipal Solid Waste Incineration, is an important issue all over the world, especially in Italy. In fact, the need for right management of ashes increases, which, in Italy, are almost always disposed of in landfills. This paper presents the environmental aspects of an industrial experiment, in Central Italy.

The LCA methodology for ceramic tiles production by addition of MSWI BA

Integrated waste management and sustainable use of natural resources are the basis of the
Green Economy. In this context, the management of the Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom
Ashes (MSWI BA) is one of the current issues worldwide. This paper presents an application of the
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) procedure to the industrial production of ceramic tiles using bottom
ashes in the mixture together with feldspathic sands and clays. The comparison between ashes and

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