October 2, 2026 How to choose a sustainable tile: 6 things to check A sustainable tile combines low-impact raw materials, an efficient production process and a long service life, and proves it with verified data. Ceramic tiles are durable, but conventional production is energy-intensive. These six criteria help you compare tiles on more than looks. 1. What is it made of? Check the share of recycled or waste materials. Many “eco” tiles contain only a modest recycled share. Skip Tile is made from at least 95% waste materials. 2. How much CO₂ does production emit? Firing and drying are the most energy-intensive steps in tile production. Ask for the CO₂ figure per m² (GWP, modules A1–A3) and compare it with an industry average. Skip Tile skips spray drying, cutting energy use by around 45% and CO₂ emissions by 51% compared with an average Spanish-produced ceramic tile. 3. How much water is used? Water use is often overlooked. Skip Tile uses 44% less water than the average Spanish-produced tile. Skip Tile Mas: a sustainable ceramic floor tile made from at least 95% waste materials. 4. Is there an EPD? An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified report of a product’s environmental impact. Without one, sustainability claims are hard to check or compare. Skip Tile has a product-specific EPD (weighted average of the Mas range), which you can download here. 5. How long does it last? The most sustainable tile is one you don’t have to replace. Ceramic tiles last for decades; Skip Tile has a reference service life of 50 years. 6. Does it perform in your project? Sustainability only counts if the tile meets the technical requirements: indoor or outdoor use, slip resistance, fire behaviour and VOC emissions. Check these in the product data sheet. At a glance: Skip Tile Criterion Skip Tile Waste content ≥ 95% CO₂ (A1–A3) 51% lower than an average Spanish tile Water use 44% lower Production energy approx. 45% lower (no spray drying) EPD Yes, product-specific Service life 50 years Looking for a sustainable ceramic tile for your project? Discover Skip Tile or request a sample of Mas.
1. What is it made of? Check the share of recycled or waste materials. Many “eco” tiles contain only a modest recycled share. Skip Tile is made from at least 95% waste materials. 2. How much CO₂ does production emit? Firing and drying are the most energy-intensive steps in tile production. Ask for the CO₂ figure per m² (GWP, modules A1–A3) and compare it with an industry average. Skip Tile skips spray drying, cutting energy use by around 45% and CO₂ emissions by 51% compared with an average Spanish-produced ceramic tile. 3. How much water is used? Water use is often overlooked. Skip Tile uses 44% less water than the average Spanish-produced tile. Skip Tile Mas: a sustainable ceramic floor tile made from at least 95% waste materials. 4. Is there an EPD? An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified report of a product’s environmental impact. Without one, sustainability claims are hard to check or compare. Skip Tile has a product-specific EPD (weighted average of the Mas range), which you can download here. 5. How long does it last? The most sustainable tile is one you don’t have to replace. Ceramic tiles last for decades; Skip Tile has a reference service life of 50 years. 6. Does it perform in your project? Sustainability only counts if the tile meets the technical requirements: indoor or outdoor use, slip resistance, fire behaviour and VOC emissions. Check these in the product data sheet. At a glance: Skip Tile Criterion Skip Tile Waste content ≥ 95% CO₂ (A1–A3) 51% lower than an average Spanish tile Water use 44% lower Production energy approx. 45% lower (no spray drying) EPD Yes, product-specific Service life 50 years Looking for a sustainable ceramic tile for your project? Discover Skip Tile or request a sample of Mas.
