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…
La artesanía, lo natural, el reciclaje y la búsqueda de lo sostenible cobran tendencia en el diseño de interiores Arts & Crafts, a natural and handcrafted design style. Sustainability and the natural as a priority in the design of interior environments. The search for spaces that reflect and connect the outside life inside our homes…
New structures, designs and surfaces to accommodate gardens, plants and orchards at home Barcelona, April 13, 2022 – Nature integrated into homes is the extension of a human concern that has been spreading unchecked for years. An upward evolution that is related to the drive for contact with natural life. Every living green detail at…
On March 9 and 10, the Silestone Institute has organized talks and workshops at Cosentino’s facilities and at the Provincial Palace of the Provincial Council to raise awareness and get involved in this problem that affects us all. Food wastage is a serious issue with ethical implications and socio-economic and environmental repercussions. It is estimated…
Barcelona, February 9, 2022 – “The mirror, as a trend in interiors, replicates itself from multiple perspectives, like an infinite kaleidoscope. The human being looks at himself in the mirror of the new architecture and interior design,” explains Marisa Santamaría, researcher and disseminator of global design trends. MULTIPLICATION OF SPACES Mirrors expand the sensation of…
January is a month known for its steep slope, an uphill climb that requires all our financial and personal effort to reach the summit. Gone are the holidays and the excesses, showing us a new panorama of opportunities and good intentions that are not only good for us but also for society and the planet…
Lighting helps us to create spaces and emotions. The choice of the type of lighting and its placement helps the activities inside the kitchen. The reflection of light on surfaces and materials are decisive to achieve the desired atmosphere. The Silestone Institute and Häfele explain the latest trends in kitchen lighting to create comfortable environments…