New law against food waste about to enter into force The countdown begins for the law against food waste. The main supermarket chains in our country have been implementing these principles for some time now, applying measures such as discounts on products nearing their expiry dates. Many restaurants are also adopting anti-waste strategies, offering uneaten…
Decorate your tree in an eco-friendly way With the arrival of Christmas, homes are filled with lights and Christmas decorations, and of course, in all of them we find the Christmas tree as the protagonist of our living rooms. However, this season also brings with it a significant increase in energy consumption and waste generation,…
How to live sustainably today? Accelerated technological evolution, new ways of inhabiting the home and constant innovations in design, as well as the use of recycled materials processed with 3D printers or experimentation with innovative biomaterials such as chestnut, mycelium and orange, are redefining the concept of sustainability in the domestic environment. These projects, which…
The Silestone Institute, committed to the development of sustainable solutions in architecture and interior design, shares how bioclimatic architecture becomes the ideal way to build efficient, environmentally friendly homes adapted to today’s needs for sustainability and energy savings. Bioclimatic architecture allows us to create sustainable homes that optimize natural energy and reduce energy consumption, integrating…
7 Habits for a More Sustainable Home On World Energy Saving Day, the Silestone Institute invites us to reflect on the energy waste that often goes unnoticed in our homes and shows how, by adopting simple sustainable habits, we can change our routines and optimize the energy consumption of our homes. Beyond traditional conservation tips…
Terra Cosmos Design Trends at Maison&Objet Paris MAISON&OBJET PARIS is celebrating its 30th anniversary for the second time in 2024, following the January edition. This September, in conjunction with Paris Design Week, it is pointing to a new motto that envelops all the presentations, exhibitions and designers present: TERRA COSMOS. The emotion generated by the…
Functionality and Design, the Perfect Fusion Ultra-compact surfaces with integrated cooktops mark a new milestone in the design and functionality of modern kitchens. This innovation is the result of years of R&D research and promises to transform the way we interact with our kitchens. With this development, kitchens are reinvented, merging the countertop and cooktop…
Batch cooking’ involves dedicating a day to cooking enough food to eat for the rest of the week. Its goal is to save time and effort by making it easier to plan balanced meals. Although it has many advantages, there are some recommendations to keep in mind when putting it into practice to ensure that…
5 Practical Tips to Avoid Foodborne Illnesses Cross-contamination in the kitchen is one of the main causes of foodborne illnesses, representing a significant public health risk. Proper hygiene practices as a preventive measure against cross-contamination are crucial to ensuring food safety both at home and in professional settings. 19 July 2024 Cross-contamination occurs when disease-producing…
Transform your home into a space of peace and well-being Summer is the ideal time to renew our reading habits, and there is no better way to do so than by creating the perfect reading nook at home. From the Silestone Institute, we show you how to transform different corners of your home into cosy…