WHY YOU
SHOULD CHOOSE
THE ONE*
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The One: the sustainable choice for your sewage system
Are you looking for a robust, durable, and eco-friendly system for your next sewage project? Choose The One.
The foundation for our vitrified clay pipes starts with the materials; of which there are only three. Water, clay & chamotte. Nothing more, nothing less. So, put those together, let us create some magic and before you know it; The One has been born. In life, all things created will eventually die out. However, The One will never, or at least outlive all the rest. It has a proven lifespan of over 150+ years, and even when we stop using The One – it will remain alive. It can be fully reused, which means no waste is created. Additionally, The One promises to empower its people in many ways. Because we, Steinzeug-Keramo, believes that sustainability starts with the people creating The One.
Whether you’re seeking robustness, ecological and circular benefits, or cost-effectiveness, The One offers it all.
FROM A MATERIAL PERSPECTIVE
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THREE PURE INGREDIENTS, THAT’s ALL FOR THE ONE
Choosing for The One is an excellent choice as it only uses natural, inexhaustive resources. Clay, chamotte, and water. Nothing more, nothing less. No additives are needed; our pipe solely comes from nature and goes back to nature without any ecological impact. That’s it.
Our ceramic product has high performance characteristics for both chemical resistance and mechanical/physical properties. Due to the absence of additives, there are no secondary manufacturing processes: there is no production required of additives or catalysts, no refinery of intermediate products.
With our clay products, you are always ensured that The One can stay in the ground without any soil pollution or harm.
Clay
The main ingredient of The One. A widely abundant and practically inexhaustible resource that is fully natural, formed by sedimentation.
Chamotte
The term used to describe recycled ceramic material which is grinded back into granular size. Our ceramic products contain between 30% to 50% recycled material that does not degrade and holds a guarantee of the same quality.
Water
Our clay already contains a suitable amount of moisture so the need to add water is limited.
FROM A LIFESPAN PERSPECTIVE
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This is why the one outlives the rest
The One does not age. It is a proven material: for millenia clay has been used and these products can still be seen today. Ceramic artifacts from ancient times are still uncovered every year without damage and in pristine condition, like vases and pipes.
On the other hand, ceramics are used today in high- end, innovative applications like rockets and high- quality brakes and production tools. This proves that The One is ageless and of all times.
150+ Years!
The One outlasts all other alternatives. Practice has shown that it lasts over 150 years, maintaining its quality even after more than a century of use. By using vitrified clay pipes in your sewage system, you benefit from a worry-free, long lifespan and eliminate additional maintenance costs.
The Best Investment
Independent LCC research confirms that if the operational lifetime exceeds 40 years, The One is the best investment from an economic point of view.
FROM A CIRCULAR PERSPECTIVE
Where other materials only rely on recycling, The One allows for more effective actions to reduce and prevent waste.
No waste
The most sustainable choice is The one that already exists. Vitrified clay has an unbeatable lifetime compared to other materials, making The One the preferred choice. Longer operational lifetimes mean longer prevention of waste creation like replacements and preserving resources for future generations. Choosing The One is therefore the most effective way to eliminate additional waste.
Circular Economy
The One has no waste because it’s a closed system. The One does not become waste. It is designed for a long-lasting life. That is the biggest contribution to circularity; it is designed for durability—it prevents waste. But what can be done with The One if it is no longer needed? Just re-use it. Anywhere. Dig it up and put it back in another place. Or, recycle it. It can be used to make chamotte or as the foundation of a roadwork, for example. You never have to dispose of The One. So, no waste—ever.
More than CO2
When it comes to measuring impact, we—as a society—always discuss CO2. It seems like this is the only indicator we use to express environmental impact, but CO2 emissions only do not cover the whole issue. And truth be told, we produce CO2. However, if only we look at that indicator, we only have a limited view on the environmental impact. How can we check the total impact? Life Cycle Analysis! This is the most straightforward and widely accepted way to analyse the impact of a product or production chain. Being sustainable is not merely about CO2.
FROM A SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE
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The One is made by people and we care about them
Choosing for Steinzeug-Keramo is choosing for a greater good. Because if you choose for The One, you’re not only choosing for a product that is good for the world, but also for a company that takes care of their people and the environment.
Environmental
For us, energy and water are important topics. Therefore, we use green energy in both of our factories. Therefore, energy and water management plans have been used and executed, making sure that our company takes its responsibility in society.
Social
As a pioneer on this topic, we have been implementing social responsibility actions for more than a decade. For us, the well-being of our people is our number one priority!
Governance
Being part of wienerberger, we comply with its code of conduct. We communicate our counteractions related to bribery, corruption, cyber-security and more.
