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Built on Sand

99% Invisible

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Rethinking Resource Consumption and Sustainability

This chapter examines the pressing issue of resource overconsumption, particularly the sand demand in construction and its sustainability challenges. The discussion also explores alternative materials like bamboo and recycled plastics, highlighting the need for a reevaluation of resource use for a sustainable future.

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