Christmas is the time of the year when most food is wasted; it is estimated that 20% of what we buy ends up in the trash. This is a serious ethical, socioeconomic and environmental problem that also has a negative impact on our health. New regulations in our country, a Royal Decree on the Requirements…
FLASH TRENDS by Silestone Institute The metaverse is revealed as a perfect creative space for the design of interiors, surfaces and equipment. The Silestone Institute claims the role of the ‘virtual home’ as a driver and catalyst of trends. In 1980, an entrepreneur named Dennis Hope divided the Moon into plots to sell at popular…
With all that we have experienced these past two years, we realize how important it is to enjoy the little things, connect with ourselves and always seek our emotional well-being. We spend about 90% of our time indoors. In this sense, the home is our refuge to relax and connect with ourselves, seeking stability, emotional…
Bathrooms have become a sign of identity in hotels, restaurants, public spaces in general and, especially in the home as a sign of transformation of habits and customs, and of new ways of inhabiting the bathroom. The evolution of bathroom interior design has been astonishing throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century, and…
The climate change that the planet is undergoing is becoming increasingly evident and is also being felt in our homes. We are faced with the need to react to climate change and it is urgent to act through the energy rehabilitation of existing homes and buildings. It is estimated that only 5% of our buildings…
Flash of design trends. Fuori Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 22-23 Once a year Milan becomes the undisputed capital of design. The imprint that each edition brings is the inspiration of trends and tendencies (furniture, lighting, fabrics, surfaces, new technologies, craftsmanship tradition…) in interior and exterior spaces of the home, commercial, educational or…
The summer season is coming to end and with it the return to school is approaching. For this reason, we know that it is important to have everything ready for our children’s return to school. Following the recommendation of the Ministry of Health to have a “healthy diet”, increasing the consumption of fresh products, (especially…
Food Waste Risk Index (FWRI) survey conducted by the Silestone Institute among 1,355 people involved in household food management. Almeria, July 19, 2022. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, about 1,400 million kilos of food are wasted every year in Spain, of which more than 75% corresponds to unused food.…
How to avoid noise pollution at home çAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise is one of the environmental factors that causes the most illnesses. As we are used to generating and enduring it, we are not aware of its harmful effects. Constant noise has many negative effects on human health and well-being. Chronic…
June 7th, World Food Safety Day According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), more than 200 diseases are caused by the consumption of unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals (as of 2021). Proper food preservation and handling helps to keep us…