In a significant move towards sustainability, the Chinese State Council recently released the "Opinions on Accelerating the Development of Energy-saving and Environmental Protection Industries," marking energy-saving and environmental protection as key pillars of the national economy. This shift reflects a growing awareness of the urgent need for eco-friendly industrial practices.
The architectural ceramics sector has long been criticized for its "three highs and one low" profile—high energy consumption, high pollution, high resource usage, and low output. China alone produces 60% of the world's ceramic products, but this achievement comes at a steep environmental cost. The industry consumes an astonishing 120 million tons of mineral raw materials and 32 million tons of standard coal annually, resulting in massive environmental damage that is difficult to quantify.
Given the national push for energy conservation and environmental protection, it’s clear that the traditional "three highs" model is unsustainable—not just from an ecological standpoint, but also from a business perspective. Companies must now adapt or risk being left behind.
Meng Zhengqiang, General Manager of the Sheet Division at Mona Lisa New Materials Group, suggests that the solution lies in thinning ceramic products. He explains that conventional tiles are often unnecessarily thick, with many being over-engineered. For example, standard polished bricks come in thicknesses ranging from 6mm to 12mm, yet their lifespan is typically less than 30 years. In reality, only a fraction of the tile's thickness is worn away during its lifetime, making the extra material a waste of resources.
Mona Lisa’s ceramic sheets, by contrast, offer a more sustainable alternative. Compared to traditional tiles, they save 64.62% in area, 20.83% in electricity, 63.20% in water, reduce overall energy use by 41.33%, cut emissions of carbon dioxide by 65%, and lower waste discharge by 71.7%. These figures make them a true low-carbon building material.
The concept of thin ceramic sheets isn’t new. Japan introduced the idea in the 1980s, and by 2004, Spain had launched ceramic sheets in the market. By 2007, over 70% of European ceramic brands had adopted the technology. Today, ceramic sheets are becoming increasingly popular globally.
In China, Mona Lisa began researching the technology in October 2005, launching the “large-size architectural ceramic sheet†(known as “PP boardâ€) project. Their current ceramic sheets, available in 3.5mm and 5.5mm thicknesses, not only maintain but even exceed the performance of traditional ceramics. They boast a flexural modulus of ≥24MPa, breaking strength of ≥4200N, and water absorption of ≤0.5%, surpassing traditional ceramics, stone, and aluminum-plastic panels in multiple aspects.
With about 2 billion square meters of new buildings constructed each year and 44.1 billion square meters of existing buildings, most of which are energy-intensive, the demand for sustainable building materials has never been higher. The short lifespan of many Chinese buildings further increases energy consumption through frequent demolition and reconstruction. Therefore, the production and use of energy-efficient materials like thin ceramic tiles have become essential.
Mona Lisa has been collaborating with Vanke for eight years, supplying tens of millions of square meters of ceramic products for over 200 real estate projects nationwide. The company’s focus on residential industrialization aligns closely with Vanke’s strategic goals, highlighting the growing importance of sustainable construction in China.
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