On the occasion of EU Raw Materials Week in Brussels, the European association representing the gypsum product manufacturing industry, Eurogypsum, unveiled an introductory roadmap, presenting the European gypsum industry’s current water footprint and the journey towards increasing its water resilience.
"Water is a resource that we have too often taken for granted. The adoption of this roadmap is an important step for our sector" (Christoph Dorn, Eurogypsum President)
The gypsum industry is an enabling sector and is actively improving its water footprint through:
- Avoiding water withdrawals throughout manufacturing and installation of dry-lining plasterboard solutions.
- Improving water efficiency.
- Striving for a circular use of water by reusing and recycling it.
- Prioritising non-potable water sources to reduce environmental impact.
A clear and supportive economic and policy framework is needed to maximise the industry contributions to reducing water consumption.
Towards Water Resilience with Gypsum
November 20, 2025