More Sustainable, Efficient, and Automated With the arrival of the new year, get ready to turn your home into a more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable space with simple and practical goals. Integrated Sustainability: Start by reducing the use of plastics in your home and embracing more sustainable practices. Switch to LED bulbs to save energy…
Sustainable Christmas, from the tree to the gifts In these emblematic times of the year, when the streets are filled with lights and our homes are infused with magic, we share the excitement and the desire to transform our homes into welcoming havens imbued with the famous Christmas spirit. Adorning the Christmas tree, decorating the…
Sustainability as a priority in the home of GENERATION Z Sustainability awareness, along with the use of technology, is one of the most distinctive features of Generation Z compared to previous generations. However, the feasibility of incorporating this philosophy into daily life depends to a large extent on the economic possibilities of each individual. In…
10 key ideas to pass on to your children in the kitchen Cooking can be a space for fun, learning and knowledge development for the youngest children, as well as encouraging healthy behavioural habits for them, society and the environment. Summer is coming to an end and with it, the holidays. The children return to…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…