Goal For The Green

Although money is a primary concern around the world, so is being responsible, frugal and sustainable. The folks at Valcucine have done just that.

To innovate through solutions that combine functionality and aesthetics is no longer sufficient. The conscious use of materials in a context that takes sustainability into account not only for the production process but also for the product itself is fundamental. Respect for the environment is the common denominator, the ethical imperative that is at the basis of all Valcucine’s projects.

The latest product news realized with the first 100% recyclable kitchen having a structure made of drawn, recycled aluminum. For its production, this material requires 20% of the energy required to obtain primary aluminum. The new glass base units’ system, INVITRUM, is easy to assemble and to disassemble because it is connected using only mechanical joints. The new and evolved structure with glass base units, slim and with formally very clean cut lines, has been designed to eliminate double side panels, that are also in glass and only 10 millimeters thick.

This solution, invented by Gabriele Centazzo, designer and managing director of Valcucine, allows for a remarkable decrease in the volume of materials used: this results in less waste of resources and energy. Lastly, the exclusive use of glass guarantees total recyclability of the unit, absence of glues and formaldehyde emissions as well as absolute resistance to water, steam and heat.

Be sure to visit the links to discover all that is happening with this innovative eco friendly company.  I enjoy both the surreal beauty and aesthetics of their products as I’m sure you will too.

This is the perfect combination of beautiful scenes and soothing music to calm you while you relax and meditate!

No..I’m not going to tell you my age.  I’m usually quiet about this day and choose to keep the celebration private.  This year no such luck!

My client, 24-year old (autistic young woman) has been marking the days off on the calender, and letting everybody know I’m an old lady…Hmmmm!  It doesn’t help that both her Mother and Sister had their birthdays last week, so she has been singing Happy Birthday all the time too!

To me it is just another day..although the celebration is to have achieved another year of life!  So, I’m choosing to  share with you a list of famous people who also have shared this day as their own!  Have a splendid day and enjoy…..

Famous People born on February 24th:

1885 Chester Nimitz (US admiral)

1942 Joseph Lieberman (US senator)

1955 Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple)

1955 Alain Prost (racing driver)

1962 Michelle Shocked (singer)

1966 Billy Zane (actor)

On This Day In History:

1582 Pope Gregory XIII announces Gregorian Calender.

1946 Juan Peron elected president of Argentina.

1981 Britain’s Prince Charles becomes engaged to Lady Diana Spencer.

1992 Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain marries Courtney Love.

24 February is also:

Independence Day 1918 (Estonia)

Flag Day (Mexico)