Smart Living

Chef-cook Willem Amery trained at the renowned Hotelschool Ter Duinen in Koksijde, Belgium and has worked in private catering in Roeselare for over 15 years. Here he shares his top tips on kitchen hygiene during the summer months.

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Adoption rates of sustainability schemes and eco-labels are expected to increase in North America this year. Ecovia Intelligence finds that Organic and Non-GMO Project are leading in terms of sales, however there is growing proliferation in terms of number of schemes and labels.

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Artigo, an international rubber flooring company, will produce their next-generation flooring collections from 2025 with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF). By incorporating UPM Biochemicals’ RFF, Artigo has achieved CO2 footprint savings of up to 0.5 kg CO2e/sq. meter1 and managed to reduce the weight by up to 5% per square meter flooring.

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The interplay of digital systems, intelligent building-control systems and connected mobility is leading to dynamic changes in the use of rooms. If necessary, the living room can become an office. For its part, the office should have both quiet working areas and communication zones for social interaction while hotel lobbies are morphing into co-working spaces.

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The third edition of Flanders Flooring Days (FFD) has officially kicked off! This four-day event (May 13-16) is a collaborative initiative among Flemish flooring companies opening their doors to customers or prospects worldwide. Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) has been involved since the very beginning of the concept and is indispensable yet again. Moreover, this year, Beaulieu is presenting a unique experience by seizing Flanders Flooring Days as an opportunity to unveil their state-of-the-art Experience Center to the public for the first time.

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In a world where water-repellent textiles play an important role in various industries, Pulcra Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions, has joined forces with its subsidiary, Devan Chemicals, to introduce DEVAN REPEL: a new brand in the water repellency market. The first product in that range, DEVAN REPEL ONE, is a durable water repellent for Polyester and blends developed on the scientific foundation of the companies’ chemical and textile technology know-how.

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Siemens pilots new micro-credential model with University of Colorado Boulder and Pennsylvania State University

First ABET-recognized industry credentials will build a stronger engineering talent pipeline

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Innovations in Optics, Inc. [IOI], emphasizes the paramount importance of thermal management in LED technology for optimal performance and longevity.

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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, and ColorDigital GmbH, the company behind DMIx, a pioneer in textile supply chain digitalization, are joining forces to bring the textile industry’s largest library of engineered color standards to the DMIx ecosystem of fashion brands and suppliers.

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The next Sustainable Foods Summit will focus on circularity. For the first time, the North American edition will discuss approaches to move to circularity in the food industry. How can regenerative agriculture and upcycling help the transition to a circular economy? How can food and beverage brands move away from single-use plastics? How can they innovate with sustainable ingredients? Such questions will be addressed at the North American edition, hosted in San Francisco on 24-25th January.

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Enerin’s industrial heat pumps generate steam or hot water at up to 200°C, using any available heat source, even product cooling.

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Endorsed by high- end chefs for its comparability to high-quality animal meat, Redefine Meat’s premium-quality plant-based ‘new-meat’ is now available to retail consumers in the UK and Netherlands for the first time.

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How can a neighborhood be socially sustainable over time? That's the challenge facing a team comprising architects, designers, conservators, and artists tasked with proposing ideas for the new district of Tomtebo strand in Umeå, Sweden.

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Eight weeks from order to placement. That is how fast customers that urgently need to replace their heat exchanger tubes, can receive their products, with the highest quality.This is the result of a new express program for Alleima’s customers in Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, proudly unveils a fresh initiative to highlight the values of its containerboard materials that we use in our everyday lives. In partnership with Olympian skateboarder Julia Brückler, Mondi challenges myths around making paper through a fusion of innovation, sustainability and athleticism.

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Selected grade is made with 50% renewable feedstock

Carbon Footprint Reduction is up to 71%

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Selected material: Terluran® ECO GP22 MR70

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“HR Bank” is a new exercise bike that can harness kinetic, solar, and wind energy, or tap into surplus electricity. The mobile sustainable energy storage device has a 2kWh battery that could satisfy a substantial part of daily energy needs and ensure partial energy independence.

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The industry's interest in Texcare International is strong. Nine months before the event, 247 companies from 30 countries have already registered and the exhibition space is almost fully booked. The companies, including all the market leaders, are taking advantage of the leading trade fair to present their innovations live to a global trade audience. A high level of international participation is expected.

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HR BANK is a mobile sustainable energy storage device that can harness kinetic, solar, and wind energy, or tap into surplus electricity. The exercise bike has a 2kWh battery that is sufficient to keep the fridge going for 3 days.

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