Barcelona, May 4, 2022 – One in three foods ends up in the trash. Although wastage occurs in all links of the food chain, it is in the home where waste is most important. In Spanish households, more than 1,300 million kilograms/liters of food are thrown away annually, an average of 31 kilograms/liters per person.…
March 22, World Water Day Barcelona, March 22, 2022 – Today, caring for the environment is not only a personal need but also an obligation as a society. For this reason, and to raise awareness on World Water Day, the Silestone Institute offers tips that will allow you to save water in your home. …
The “Hygiene’s wheel at home” by Instituto Silestone The extension and duration of Covid-19 has made it necessary to reinforce hygiene guidelines at home as an essential measure to be protected against the virus. The Silestone Institute proposes hygiene guidelines to avoid the formation of sources of infection in the home that could put people’s…
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…
The Silestone Institute is extending its scope to other rooms in the home, Its activity now revolves around four pillars: sustainability, wellness, innovation and design. To adapt its image to this change, a restyling process has been carried out. Barcelona, October 20, 2021. The Silestone Institute, a benchmark platform for research and dissemination of knowledge…
The kitchen, a key space for taking care of people’s health at home. Therefore, we reinforce 8 hygiene tips in the kitchen where to apply preventive measures against possible infections. Especially to continue taking care of ourselves at the current Covid-19 situation. First of all, it must be kept in mind that a virus is…
Summer is over and school is back in session. We know how important it is not only to take care of the family economy but also that your children eat healthy. The sanitary authorities recommend a “healthy diet”, by increasing the consumption of fresh products, especially fruits and vegetables, and reducing the consumption of foods…
With the arrival of summer, it is necessary to take some measures to preserve and cook food to avoid foodborne illness caused by toxic bacteria that find in this time of the year the ideal temperature to multiply. Bacteria need heat and a humid environment to develop and under favorable conditions, they can multiply exponentially…
During this year and a half of pandemic, although compelled by the situation, we have managed to enjoy many moments of calm, spending quality time with our families and relaxing while enjoying our home. Daily life leads us unconsciously to apply an accelerated pace. This pace is encouraged to a great extent using technologies that…
On the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5, it is a good time to refresh and update concepts about this approach. Eighty per cent of Spaniards are aware of the importance of sustainability, while only 10% of households meet all sustainability criteria. four out of ten households surveyed have made renovations to their home…